Introducing Bertie, the Fastest Tortoise in the World

Introducing Bertie, the Fastest Tortoise in the World

Bertie can reach the top speed of 0.62 mph (0.99 km/h)

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 7th, 2014
Scientists Teach Tortoises How to Use Touchscreens – Video

Scientists Teach Tortoises How to Use Touchscreens – Video

The tortoises later used this knowledge to deal with a real-life situation

150-Pound (69-Kilogram) Tortoise Found Wandering the Streets of Alhambra, US

150-Pound (69-Kilogram) Tortoise Found Wandering the Streets of Alhambra, US

The tortoise was captured by police officers, reunited with its owners shortly after

Aggressive Tortoise Attacks Police Officer, He Shoots It Dead

Aggressive Tortoise Attacks Police Officer, He Shoots It Dead

The officer claims he first tried to use a stick and a plastic chair to defend himself

Watch: Dog and Tortoise Play Football with One Another

Watch: Dog and Tortoise Play Football with One Another

The video made it online just a few days ago, is nothing short of adorable

Zoo in Australia Now Home to Baby Galápagos Tortoises

Zoo in Australia Now Home to Baby Galápagos Tortoises

The baby tortoises were born at this facility earlier this year, in January

Tortoise Kept as Pet Has to Be Rehomed After It Grew to Nine Stones (57 Kg)

Tortoise Kept as Pet Has to Be Rehomed After It Grew to Nine Stones (57 Kg)

The sulcata tortoise has been rescued by farmer Andy Browne

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 3rd, 2014
Tortoise Has Both Its Front Legs Eaten by Rats, Gets Wheels in Their Place

Tortoise Has Both Its Front Legs Eaten by Rats, Gets Wheels in Their Place

The tortoise was attacked by rats while it was hibernating, its owner explains

Picture of the Day: Tortoise and Snail Wear Matching Sweaters

Picture of the Day: Tortoise and Snail Wear Matching Sweaters

Yes, they are one of those couples, if you know what I mean

Baby Aldabra Giant Tortoises at Tulsa Zoo Are Incredibly Small

Baby Aldabra Giant Tortoises at Tulsa Zoo Are Incredibly Small

The tortoises hatched on February 9, are way smaller than their mom

Bionic Tortoise: Reptile Loses Leg, Gets Lego Wheel Instead

Bionic Tortoise: Reptile Loses Leg, Gets Lego Wheel Instead

The tortoise quite enjoys rolling while others are looking and hating

Lonesome George Will Be Stuffed, Preserved for Posterity

Lonesome George Will Be Stuffed, Preserved for Posterity

George was the world's last Pinta Island tortoise, died about a year ago

  • Nature
  • By Cristina Macari
  • November 16th, 2012
Hermann's Tortoise Babies Get Paternity Tests

Hermann's Tortoise Babies Get Paternity Tests

Italian scientists are concerned about tortoise's fertilization

The World's Last Pinta Island Tortoise Dies of Unknown Causes [VIDEO]

The World's Last Pinta Island Tortoise Dies of Unknown Causes [VIDEO]

Lonesome George's death marks the end of yet another species

  • Nature
  • By Dan Talpalariu
  • September 24th, 2008
Extinct Turtle Could Be Resurrected

Extinct Turtle Could Be Resurrected

DNA of an extinct species of Galápagos tortoise found in its living relatives

  • Nature
  • By Stefan Anitei
  • October 29th, 2007
How Do Turtles Manage to Turn Over?

How Do Turtles Manage to Turn Over?

Three methods

  • Nature
  • By Stefan Anitei
  • July 23rd, 2007
The Longest-Lived Animals Ever Recorded

The Longest-Lived Animals Ever Recorded

Of course, giant tortoises

 
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