Mommy is estimated to be around 100 years old and—although her age may seem shocking—she still has a long life ahead of her, as Galapagos tortoises can live to be as old as 177. Unfortunately ...

Since being adopted from a rescue in 2019, Darwin has endeared himself to his owners, extended family and neighbors.

Four tortoise hatchlings born at the Philadelphia Zoo now have names. Over 13,000 people voted for the zoo's youngest stars ...

The size and weight of tortoises can ... live even longer, regularly surpassing 100 years. A tortoise named Jonathan living on St. Helena Island is believed to be nearly 200 years old.

As the largest living species of tortoise, males can grow to be 500 pounds, while females average around 250 pounds. They are estimated to live from 100 to 200 years old. The Philadelphia Zoo is ...

“He was a beautiful, old soul who reached millions of people, and he will be missed terribly,” the zoo said. Aldabra giant tortoises usually live between 65 to 90 years, but they can live up to 150 ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia Zoo is celebrating the mother tortoise and her babies that set a world record. The ...

“He was a beautiful, old soul who reached millions of people, and he will be missed terribly,” the zoo said. Aldabra giant tortoises usually live between 65 to 90 years, but they can live up ...