Spanish police announced on Saturday they had raided a unlicensed animal sanctuary and rescued hundreds of exotic creatures ...

Two tortoises, a yellow-footed and a leopard tortoise, made the long trip from a roadside zoo and deplorable conditions in Maryland to a new home at Oakland Zoo as part of a five-day wildlife rescue.

If you live in a dry, warm climate, the Desert tortoise is an excellent choice. These guys are low-maintenance, hardy, and ...

Tortilla, a confiscated Leopard tortoise, is recovering after receiving a blood transfusion at the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinarian Hospital at the beginning of the month. The wildlife non-profit ...

They might be slow but two new leopard tortoises at NPDC’s Brooklands Zoo have been quick off the mark to take up the Wai Warrior message. Kids will help newcomers Kobe and Kamba to settle in with ...

Eight rare tortoises have been stolen from the Shoalhaven Zoo, prompting pleas for their safe return. Zoo owner Nicholas Schilko said robbers had broken the lock of the South African leopard tortoise ...

Reptiles are easier to keep than ever, with special equipment available in almost any pet store. This ease of entry, however, means that beginners can end up in over their head. There are species that ...