Some species, like the Galápagos giant tortoise, can live even longer. Weight Turtles: Typically larger than tortoises, with the Leatherback turtle being the largest, weighing up to 700 kilos.

Number of hatchlings plummeted from 1.4 million to 349,000 in the Guaporé Valley, Rondônia, due to wildfires and drought ...

Kevin Schafer / Getty Images 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 ...

The the phenomenon is believed to stem from this year’s extreme weather events, especially the record drought in the North, ...

Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise at 185 years old Gianluigi Guercia / AFP via Getty Images The world’s oldest living land animal, Jonathan the Seychelles giant tortoise, celebrates his ...

In a remarkable achievement for wildlife conservation, Bangladesh has taken a significant step towards protecting its ...

Llandudno had rarely seen anything like it before. Heads were turned when a giant tortoise was taken for a run along the resort’s grand promenade. Among those to stumble on the unusual visitor ...