Going on caravan holidays, strolling along stunning beaches and joining locals for a boozy night out at the pub - this is the glamorous lifestyle of a giant tortoise growing up in Morecambe.

The different species vary in size, with the largest being the Burmese mountain tortoise (also known as the Asian brown tortoise). It reaches up to 60cm in length and weighs up to 20-37kg. Most Asian ...

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 ...

There are more tortoises than humans on this UNESCO World Heritage Site – in fact, it’s home to the largest wild Aldabra giant tortoise population in the world Esmeralda is a rather remarkable ...

The tortoises seized at the airport are thought to be less than three months old Customs officials in Ecuador discovered 185 baby tortoises packed inside a suitcase that was being sent from the ...

‘See,’ said the Hare. ‘You’re all too scared to even try.’ ‘I’ll have a go,’ said the Tortoise. The Hare laughed. ‘You? The slowest creature in the whole world? I’m not wasting ...

The Reptiles: Turtles and Tortoises The world's nearly 300 turtle species have a remarkable range of behaviors, from wood turtles that stomp the ground to attract worms, to sea turtles that travel ...

Several giant tortoises have been found dead in woodland owned by the National Trust in Devon. Devon and Cornwall Police said seven dead tortoises were found in Ashclyst Forest, to the north of ...

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As he nears 200 years of age, Jonathan the tortoise has been receiving a great deal of international attention. However, longevity is not the only reason why we should find Jonathan to be of ...

Bottom image: The Guardian Media Group offices at Kings Place, London. Picture: Graeme Robertson Who owns Tortoise Media and who is backing its bid to take over the world’s oldest Sunday ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: On the way to the ranch, observe giant tortoises harmoniously coexisting with cows. Upon arrival, savor a traditional Galapagos coffee with lemongrass. Also, seize the ...