The group of sulcata tortoises became too big for their previous home at the Blue Planet Aquarium in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire A zoo in Leeds has welcomed five giant tortoises after they outgrew ...

Young sulcata tortoises are aggressive, which only encourages their solitary lifestyles. The sulcata is the largest mainland tortoise, growing up to 30 inches long and weighing up to 200 pounds.