A Florida family planned their dream home, until protected tortoises took over. Now, they're paying $1,300 in taxes for ...

Nature holds secrets to long life. Certain animals outlive humans by centuries. Rougheye rockfish lives over 200 years.

U.S. News Insider Tip: On the way to the ranch, observe giant tortoises harmoniously coexisting with cows. Upon arrival, savor a traditional Galapagos coffee with lemongrass. Also, seize the ...

Goliath had been paired with several female tortoises before, in hopes of producing a hatchling, but the process wasn't ...

After revelling in my 4-night cruise in the Galapagos Islands with Viva Expeditions, my dreamscape experience aboard La Pinta ...

The Tulsa Zoo is giving its male and female Aldabra tortoises a seasonal break from each other by moving the females behind ...

The Pflugerville facility helps rehabilitate the animals with health conditions due to improper care, as well as those who ...

That, Brockelsby said, might be a good lesson for humans. There are two types of giant tortoises found in the world. Aldabra tortoises come from a group of islands known as the Seychelles.

On June 15, 2025, in Miami, Goliath the Galapagos tortoise turned 135 and became a first-time father. His offspring hatched after 128 days of incubation, marking a historic first for Zoo Miami.

Romeo & Zooliet, a collaborative cultural endeavor between St. Louis Shakespeare Festival and the Saint Louis Zoo, happens to ...

A prominent adviser to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, has already called for the closure of the Strait. A ...

Among the animals enjoying the seasonal snack are the giant Galapagos tortoises. The six tortoises are named Phantom, Dracula, Frankenstein, Mummy, Creature and Wolfman, and are known ...