The African sideneck turtle, or mud turtle, is a playful and unique freshwater reptile. These curious turtles have large eyes and what appears to be a broad smile that many keepers find amusing.

The forest hinge-back tortoise is an unusual animal whose shell can swing down 90 degrees in the rear to protect itself from predators. However, despite having a large range across sub-Saharan ...

Just after 6 p.m., the owner said Digger, a 33-year-old African Spurred Sulcata Tortoise, was found and returned home.

Atlas, a local 14-year-old pet tortoise, is now back home safe and sound after he went on a big adventure. He was on the run, ...

To end turtle hunting, an African island state embraced the hunters. Anna Dulisse. 17 Jul 2024 Africa. Comments Share article. Share this article. If you liked this story, share it with other people.

A baby African pancake tortoise hatched for the first time ever at the Denver Zoo on Friday, May 23, 2025. Pancake tortoises are critically endangered in the wild.

Africa Data Centres, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, formed a commercial partnership with ...

Turtle Back Zoo announces death of African lion who had kidney disease Sukari celebrated her 20th birthday this past summer. An African lion typically lives less than 17 years, according to the zoo.

Turtle Back Zoo announces death of African lion who had kidney disease Sukari celebrated her 20th birthday this past summer. An African lion typically lives less than 17 years, according to the zoo.

Turtle Back Zoo announces death of African lion who had kidney disease Sukari celebrated her 20th birthday this past summer. An African lion typically lives less than 17 years, according to the zoo.

Turtle Back Zoo announces death of African lion who had kidney disease Sukari celebrated her 20th birthday this past summer. An African lion typically lives less than 17 years, according to the zoo.