Toliara - The time for a conference to raise awareness for both tortoise and turtle conservation in the Southwest of Madagascar could not have been more appropriate. Even as WWF Toliara was holding ...

If you’re looking for a unique, low-cost pet that enjoys a relaxed lifestyle, a pet turtle or tortoise may be for you. What is the difference between turtles and tortoises? Most turtles have webbed ...

Researchers suggest that an earthquake spooked a mob of sea turtles gathered together in a prehistoric sea. By Carolyn Wilke Gramma, a Galápagos tortoise described by her care specialists as “the ...

World Turtle Day is coming up May 23. It’s a great reminder to celebrate a species that is loved around the world. Sadly though, more than half of turtles and tortoises are threatened or endangered, ...

Deep in the coastal woods of South Carolina, behind high fences, guard dogs, and security cameras, is a group of people who ...

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 ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Can you spot the differences between a turtle (left) and a tortoise (right)?. | Credit: LL28 and ...