Giant Tortoise Getting a ‘Shell Rub’ at the Nashville Zoo Is Bringing on the Smiles originally appeared on PetHelpful. Just like us, animals enjoy a little pampering now and then. A soothing massage ...

Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Turtles and tortoises are reptiles with hard, protective shells, but they differ significantly in habitat, anatomy, and lifestyle. Turtles are primarily aquatic or semi-aquatic, featuring streamlined ...

What do you think of when you hear the word “tortoise”? The giant tortoises that lumber along like tanks over the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific and the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean? The gopher ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The forest hinge-back tortoise is an unusual animal whose shell can swing down 90 degrees in the rear to protect itself from predators. However, ...

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – They might be slow, but they’re mighty. A new Wild Encounter at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo brings you up close to the giant Aldabra Tortoises, Norbert and Purdue. “They’re ...

CINCINNATI — Bruno the tortoise isn't winning any races against hares or otherwise, but when Cincinnati Zoo noticed he was running even slower than usual, they had to get creative. The Cincinnati Zoo ...