The mother of the tortoise hatchling is also pushing record numbers, with an age between 85 and 100 years old. “Sweet Pea” ...

Zoo Miami's oldest animal, a 135-year-old Galapagos tortoise named Goliath, has become a father for the first time, marking a ...

Aldabra tortoises, native to the islands of the Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles, can live up to 150 years. Some believe their famously calm demeanor contributes to their longevity. The caregivers at ...

A LEATHERBACK turtle swaps tropical waters to prey on jellyfish off Devon. The 7ft reptile was spotted gliding past Petra and ...

This Father's Day was historical at the Miami Zoo, as its oldest animal celebrated his 135th birthday with a perfect gift. His name is Goliath, a Galapagos tortoise that weighs 517 ...

The campaign drew hundreds of photos from the public — blurry shots, lookalike species, even copies pulled from the internet.

The famed reptile emerged with her longtime mate late last month in the Chicago River near Goose Island. But a new, unnamed turtle in the area has conservationists wondering if there is trouble in ...