Tortoises are among the longest living creatures on the Earth, they have a slow and steady pace that often intrigues people because of having surprisingly long lifespans. Some have even become ...

After more than a century of munching on her favorite foods of romaine lettuce and cactus fruit, beloved Galápagos tortoise Gramma, the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo, has died. Gramma was born ...

Gramma passed away on Nov. 20, according to the San Diego Zoo. Two World Wars, two pandemics and more than 20 U.S. presidents. That is a snippet of what Gramma, a 141-year-old Galapagos tortoise at ...

Gramma, an estimated 141-year-old Galápagos tortoise, died Thursday at the San Diego Zoo, ending a near century-long chapter of what the zoo said was quiet, yet constant ambassadorship to generations ...

Incorporate Feng Shui tortoises into your home to invite positivity, prosperity, and stability. The ideal placement varies by desired benefit: north for career, east for family harmony, and southeast ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Police are asking for the public’s help after two tortoises were stolen from the Indianapolis Zoo earlier this month. The tortoises were stolen between 10 a.m. on Oct. 11 and 10 a.m. on ...

Update: On Oct. 28, Indiana State Police announced the tortoises were returned unharmed. They were found in Falls Park in Pendleton. Read more here. Two critically endangered tortoises were stolen ...

First, we need to note that Tortoise releasing a record with anyone other than Thrill Jockey after a 30-plus-year relationship is a shocker for a group not known for dramatic changes. It’s akin to ...

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As monsoon storms draw wildlife into the open, desert tortoises may start moving around. If you see one, leave it there. Capturing a wild tortoise is illegal, but it's also bad for the health of the ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... 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 ...