Experts fitted the endangered ploughshare tortoise with a unique set of rollers to help him retain his mobility before moving the animal to his new home at the Chester Zoo Shafiq Najib is a former ...

First one to touch the tree is the winner.’ ‘Right, let’s get on with it,’ said the Hare. ‘Ready Tortoise? Ready to see some real speed?’ ‘I’m ready,’ said the Tortoise.

Lori and Jeff Townsend, Port Clinton, introduce their grandson Sam Nuhfer, 2, Maumee, to Emerson after the 450-pound galapagos tortoise was moved to his outdoor enclosure at the Toledo Zoo on Tuesday.

News4JAX was introduced to Goober by Emily, an animal care specialist at the Jax Zoo. Goober is an Aldabra tortoise, which is the second largest species of tortoise in the world and are typically ...

“Thinking of tropical weather and palm trees?” a sign at the zoo ... “Males can reach over 500 pounds.” The Aldabra tortoise at the Birmingham Zoo isn’t likely to move much while you ...