While both belong to the same scientific order (Testudines), they’ve evolved in unique ways depending on where they live and ...

Life on earth is as fascinating as it gets. Different species live different lifespans. The average human life expectancy is just under 80 years, according to Our World in Data. But underwater animals ...

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

Q. I know tortoises live on land. Does that mean box turtles (which also live on land) are tortoises? How many true tortoises are there, what parts of the world do they live in and how big do they get ...

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 ...

Arizona state troopers rescued Stitch, the giant sulcata tortoise, from an interstate highway after it escaped from its enclosure at a ranch. By Sara Ruberg Green sea turtles swim hundreds of miles to ...

Q. I know tortoises live on land. Does that mean box turtles (which also live on land) are tortoises? How many true tortoises ...