Dozens of Captive Bred Giant Tortoises Released Into the Wild in Conservation Milestone. These tortoises have been bred on Santa Cruz Island and are now being released on La Espanola Island, all part ...
"It represents the culmination of over a decade of dedicated effort." Wildlife officials take historic step to release ...
Jonathan the world's oldest tortoise lives a peaceful life on the tropical island of St. Helena with three other giant ...
TortoiseLand, the tortoise and turtle sanctuary in Windsor Village is hosting its first-ever adoption Sat.,, March 1 in ...
Meanwhile, environmentalists continue to blame the Mojave Desert plant for killing thousands of birds and tortoises. The Ivanpah solar power plant formally opened in 2014 on roughly 5 square miles ...
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — 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 ...
Most turtles are aquatic or semi-aquatic, while tortoises live on land. Tortoises, however, are often good swimmers. Turtles are among the most endangered vertebrates. Habitat destruction, illegal ...
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 ...
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A community in southern Madagascar has pulled together to save thousands of critically endangered tortoises swept away from their sanctuary and left swimming for ...