Far removed in scale from the pet turtle species people keep, one remarkable Galápagos giant tortoise (chelonoidis nigra) secured a spot in the "Guinness Book of World Records" for size.

Authorities in Madagascar have arrested 19 people on suspicion of trafficking tortoises, part of intensifying efforts in the ...

Things to do on the Galápagos Islands include spending time with local wildlife and hiking to the rim of one of the world's largest volcanic craters.

and the tortoises — many of them mere whippersnappers in the tortoise world at about 25-50 years old — were carried away. Sanctuary staff, members of the community and even police officers ...

and the tortoises — many of them mere whippersnappers in the tortoise world at about 25-50 years old — were carried away. Sanctuary staff, members of the community and even police officers ...