Adwaita, an Aldabra giant tortoise, is reported to have lived to the age of 255 years. Galapagos tortoises are known to live ...

Invasive species on Floreana have caused the extirpation of many native species, including several bird species and giant tortoises. To improve conditions so native animals can return, a team ...

Turquoise waters, dreamy sunsets and tan lines - her family vacation is a version of The White Lotus, only without the drama, ...

A zoo in Leeds has welcomed five giant tortoises after they outgrew their previous home. The group of sulcata tortoises, also ...

A well-maintained zoo featuring an exciting lion safari, Chhatbir Zoo is a fantastic place for families to witness a variety ...

Elephants have the ability to live up to 70 years. These mammals are known for their intelligence and strong social bonds.

Are you dreaming of vacation where you can trade the daily sounds of traffic for a herd of giraffes or zebras crossing your ...

Seychelles is a remarkable place of pristine natural beauty. This nation of granitic and coralline isles scattered in the ...

The longest-living creature on earth is the glass sponge, which can live up to 10,000 to 15,000 years. On the other hand, ...

Among the ones in its care is a Galapagos giant tortoise, an endangered species. Among the 40 or so other tortoises is a Aldabra giant tortoise. Some have shells a full 130 centimeters in length.

curid=26470894 via Wikimedia Commons. The Albadra giant tortoise, often associated with the Aldabra Atoll, is renowned for its longevity and colossal size. These magnificent creatures are herbivores, ...

The average sea turtle can get as big as 420 pounds. Most people tend to confuse turtles with tortoises because of their similar features. The primary difference between both animals is in their ...