- Oddiverse Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 10th, 2015
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
The tortoises later used this knowledge to deal with a real-life situation
- Oddiverse
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 4th, 2014
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
- Oddiverse
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 9th, 2014
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
- Oddiverse Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 4th, 2014
Watch: Dog and Tortoise Play Football with One Another
The video made it online just a few days ago, is nothing short of adorable
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 2nd, 2014
Zoo in Australia Now Home to Baby Galápagos Tortoises
The baby tortoises were born at this facility earlier this year, in January
- Oddiverse Blog
- By Ancuta Iosub
- April 29th, 2014
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
The tortoise was attacked by rats while it was hibernating, its owner explains
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 28th, 2014
Picture of the Day: Tortoise and Snail Wear Matching Sweaters
Yes, they are one of those couples, if you know what I mean
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 24th, 2014
Baby Aldabra Giant Tortoises at Tulsa Zoo Are Incredibly Small
The tortoises hatched on February 9, are way smaller than their mom
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 9th, 2013
Bionic Tortoise: Reptile Loses Leg, Gets Lego Wheel Instead
The tortoise quite enjoys rolling while others are looking and hating
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- July 3rd, 2013
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
Italian scientists are concerned about tortoise's fertilization
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 25th, 2012
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
DNA of an extinct species of Galápagos tortoise found in its living relatives
- Nature
- By Stefan Anitei
- July 23rd, 2007
The Longest-Lived Animals Ever Recorded
Of course, giant tortoises