Turtles, tortoises and terrapins are all names used for hard-shelled, egg-laying reptiles. This month's River Life column ...

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

People often use the words turtle and tortoise interchangeably, but these reptiles have distinct differences: Turtle shells are typically more flattened and not as deeply domed as tortoise shells, but ...

The earliest known turtles date from 220 million years ago, making turtles one of the oldest reptile groups and a more ancient group than lizards, snakes or crocodiles. Of the many species alive ...

Turtles and tortoises are fascinating reptiles known for their hard, protective shells and ancient lineage. While all tortoises are turtles, not all turtles are tortoises. These creatures are ...

Philippine police have seized more than 1,500 live turtles and tortoises found wrapped in duct tape at Manila airport. The reptiles, found in four unclaimed pieces of luggage, could have sold for ...

Pune: The Pune forest division's wildlife wing recently rescued 468 turtles and tortoises from traffickers and illegal traders, mainly in Thane district, and brought them to the Bavdhan Transit ...