All's well that ends well for one adorable African spurred tortoise and his family in Florida. The pet tortoise was missing after its owners briefly left their gate open while having works done on ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The forest hinge-back tortoise is an unusual animal whose shell can swing down 90 degrees in the rear to protect itself from predators. However, ...

It’s unlikely deputies in Putnam County, Florida, were expecting to encounter a 60-pound African tortoise native to the Saraha Desert when they were patrolling along a state road about 10 days ago.

DENVER (KDVR) — A second baby African pancake tortoise can now be seen at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, after hatching in late July. The DZCA said Monday that the “exciting arrival” marks its ...