Tortoises

Woman has lifelong friendship with her 22-year-old childhood pet tortoise — now they are viral stars

It’s a sad fact that most pets don’t live as long as humans do, and many of us have had to say goodbye to a beloved pet at some point in our lives. But what ...

Jonathan, oldest-ever tortoise and oldest living land mammal, turns 191 — happy birthday

Some animals are blessed with long lives that surpass the average life expectancy. A lucky few even hold the distinction of being the oldest member of their species. Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise, is perhaps ...

Officers find tortoise on highway — discover she’s been missing from home for 3 years

It’s important to not lose hope when a pet runs away, even when all hope seems lost. We’ve seen many stories of lost animals reuniting with their families months or even years after they disappeared. ...

200-pound tortoise found wandering the streets as a stray, reunites with owner

We’ve heard many stories of dogs and cats going missing from home, but runaway tortoises are a lot less common. But that was the case recently when a giant 200-pound tortoise was found wandering the ...

Missing tortoise reunites with owner after being rescued from highway

It’s always heartbreaking when a pet runs away, but it’s always nice to have the help of your community when you’re trying to get them back. For Elizabeth Burkes of Corpus Christi, Texas, the missing ...