Galapagos tortoises are like living dinosaurs. They’re much bigger than other tortoise species — in fact, they are the largest on Earth today! On average, a Galapagos tortoise grows to about 5 ...

Century old tortoise couple at the Philadelphia Zoo are new parents to four critically endangered Galapagos tortoises. Gavin Newsom defies Senate vote: 'Illegal' George Wendt, actor who drank and ...

The two rare Galápagos tortoises were taken from the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park on Nov. 30. The staff and local police are asking for information.

The birth of tortoises native to Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos increases their U.S. population from 44 to 48. A few thousand remain globally, according to estimates by experts.

The recent death of Lonesome George, the famed Galapagos tortoise believed to be the last representative of his subspecies, has many experts wondering how we should try to save other endangered ...

Tortoise tracks. This map shows 140 migratory paths (gray and black tracks) taken by Western Santa Cruz tortoises in the southwestern corner of Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos over 10 years.

The tortoises cannot legally be sold and are microchipped. If you know anyone who recently brought a large, black tortoise home, the Alligator Farm is asking that you contact the St. Augustine ...

The giant tortoise exhibit featuring Galapagos and Aldabra tortoises will open Memorial Day Weekend 2025. "Guests will have opportunities to come face-to-face with these giants, which can measure up ...

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

When Fray Tomás de Berlanga first landed on the Galapagos Islands in 1535, he wasn’t impressed by the dry, volcanic landscape. However, he certainly was shocked to see giant tortoises so ...

Goliath the tortoise had a big shellebration Sunday as he marked his first Father's Day. He also turned 135 at Zoo Miami. His hatchling was born on June 4 after incubating for about four months ...