Two gopher tortoises were spray painted with bright colors in Naples, Florida, causing a local conservancy to rush to their aid Conservancy of Southwest Florida An act of vandalism could have a ...

That's right. Spray paint. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida in Naples recently treated two gopher tortoises that were spray painted by someone who thought it might be a fun idea to do that ...

Thailand is sending almost 1,000 highly endangered lemurs and tortoises back to their home in Madagascar, in what both countries called their biggest ever operation against wildlife trafficking.

Parrots and tortoises are flooding animal-rescue organizations around the country as many owners fail to make arrangements for their long-lived species. Gene Bordeaux, a staff member at Oasis ...

Around 914 spider and radiated tortoises, which were seized in Thailand in May in what both countries described as the largest-ever operation against the trafficking of wild animals, will also return.

Twenty-four tortoises were yesterday rescued from a home in Gasparillo and will be rehabilitated at the Serpentarium in Cumuto. The animals, 18 yellow-footed and six red-footed, are believed to ...

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 ...

Turtles and tortoises are fascinating reptiles known for their hard, protective shells and ancient lineage. While all tortoises are turtles, not all turtles are tortoises. These creatures are ...

LONDON, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Britain's Guardian said on Friday it had agreed to sell The Observer to startup Tortoise Media, which sought to overcome staff opposition by pledging to revive the world ...

Saturn, the planet of discipline, finds a parallel in the Kurma Avatar, Vishnu's tortoise incarnation. This avatar, central to the ocean churning myth, embodies patience and stability. Like the ...

Unlike their aquatic relatives, tortoises do not have webbed feet since they don't spend much time in water. Gopher tortoises used to be fairly common in the area but have become a threatened ...