The average sea turtle can get as big as 420 pounds. Most people tend to confuse turtles with tortoises because of their similar features. The primary difference between both animals is in their ...

A rare close-up photo of Jonathan, the 192-year-old Seychelles giant tortoise, has gone viral. The striking image highlights his age-worn features, evoking awe among netizens as they react to his ...

In 1832, Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea hololissa) was born. Although his exact birthdate is unknown, he has been given the official birthday of December 4, 1832.

Upon seeing their fellow reptile reach the food, the other tortoises immediately followed suit. It's especially remarkable to see that reptiles have the ability to learn from other individuals by ...

A community in southern Madagascar has pulled together to save thousands of critically endangered tortoises swept away from their sanctuary and left swimming for their lives in floods this month ...

The shape of the shell varies depending on the habitat, with some having saddleback shells to reach higher vegetation. Giant tortoises are slow-moving reptiles, supported by short, sturdy legs and ...

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian authorities have rescued hundreds of smuggled tortoises meant for sale in Southeast Asia, disrupting an international crime ring called the "Ninja Turtle Gang", a ...