The Galapagos tortoise is one of the most iconic reptiles on Earth, and for good reason. These gentle giants are the largest tortoises in the world, living on the Galápagos Islands and playing a key ...

The white tortoise is one of two Galápagos giant tortoises (Chelonoidis niger) that recently hatched at Tropiquarium, a zoo ...

Genetic tests have confirmed that a giant tortoise found on the Galápagos ... The Director of the Galapagos National Park, Danny Rueda, has said that an expedition will be launched to Fernandina ...

A giant tortoise whose legendary libido has been credited with saving his species from extinction is to return to the wild on the Galápagos Islands. Diego was among 14 male tortoises selected to ...

The tortoise is believed to be about 100 years old. It was taken by boat to the main Galapagos conservation center on Santa Cruz island. Conservationists in the Galapagos Islands have found a ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: On the way to the ranch, observe giant tortoises harmoniously coexisting with cows. Upon arrival, savor a traditional Galapagos coffee with lemongrass. Also, seize the ...

Prolific Galapagos giant tortoise Diego is being released back into the wild after being credited by authorities with almost single handedly saving his species from extinction. The 100-year-old ...

Along the way, you'll encounter various species of giant tortoises and cactus forests ... nurturing and sheltering of hatchlings take place, allowing them to grow safely during their critical ...

Meet endangered Galápagos giant tortoises, join National Geographic ... A loggerhead sea turtle hatchling races to the ocean in Naples, Florida. Female loggerhead turtles lay their eggs on ...