famous animals

Jonathan the 190-year-old tortoise is officially the oldest tortoise in history

Tortoises might move pretty slow, but that’s just because they have all the time in the world: these magnificent creatures have a remarkably long life span that can reach well over 100 years. But even ...

Magawa, heroic rat who saved lives by detecting landmines in Cambodia, has died

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes it’s animals who can do the most incredible things to save countless lives — even an animal as small as a rat. That was the story of ...

Schurli, zoo’s beloved giant tortoise, dies at 130 — rest in peace

It’s always sad when a zoo animal dies, especially one who has been around for a very long time. Some animals last for decades, becoming a familiar favorite for generations of visitors. That was the ...