Tortoises are inherently amusing critters, with their meandering pace, grumpy faces and shy but sassy personalities. These ...

Turtles and tortoises are both reptiles with shells, but they're not exactly the same. So how can you tell them apart? What's the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? "All tortoises are turtles ...

Turtles and tortoises, though related, exhibit key differences. Turtles are primarily aquatic with streamlined shells and webbed feet, suited for swimming and varied diets. Tortoises are land-based, ...

To help reduce the risk of bladder stones in captive tortoises, it’s important to ensure that the animal has access to fresh ...

As Florida's nesting season draws to a close, sea turtles have broken records both with the number of nests built and hatchlings.

As sand temperatures continue to rise, concerns about the future of sea turtles are growing. Hotter nests not only skew sex ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A rare tortoise species native to Madagascar is going to get some help from the John Ball Zoo. For years, the Grand Rapids zoo's conservation team has tracked regional turtle ...

UF's Whitney Lab cares for hatchlings that were blown away from their seaweed food source by storms or currents.

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From tigers to mice and penguins to elephants – animal pharmacologists analyze samples from them all and play an important role in devising treatment plans.