Giant Tortoises

California Man Dodges Prison After Ugly Attack On Pet Tortoise

Michelangelo, a 70-year-old African tortoise, was back at his preschool after life-saving surgery.
By Associated Press

Ecuador Investigates Deaths Of 4 Galapagos Tortoises They Fear Were Hunted And Eaten

Killing the endangered animal, which was once considered a delicacy, carries a three-year prison sentence. More than a dozen have been hunted since 2020.
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Galapagos Tortoise From Species Thought Extinct For 100 Years Is Found

"Many mysteries still remain" after researchers found Fernanda living on a volcanic island more than a century after her species was thought lost.
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Giant Tortoise Thought To Have Gone Extinct A Century Ago Found On Galapagos Island

Fern, who was found on Fernandina Island, can still mate and save her species … despite probably being 100 years old.
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Nearly 200 Galapagos Tortoises, Labeled 'Souvenirs,' Found Crammed Inside Suitcase

Tragically, not all of the endangered tortoises survived the transport. A police officer has been arrested in the alleged smuggling case, authorities said.
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100-Year-Old Tortoise Sex God Retires After Making 800 Species-Saving Babies

Diego has had one very busy life, helping to save the Chelonoidis hoodensis from extinction.
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100-Year-Old Tortoise’s Sex Drive Saved His Species From Extinction

Diego, the tortoise, has 800 children.
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We've Rediscovered 'Extinct' Giant Tortoises

Here's how it happened.
By Luciano Beheregaray and Adalgisa 'Gisella' Caccone, The Conversation