Giant tortoise population thriving as survey discovers 180,000 on one island
A landmark survey of the world’s largest free-roaming giant tortoise population has revealed the once endangered species is…
Couple sparks global fury after riding egg-laying sea turtle
Oh, shell no! A Ukrainian couple is being raked over the coals online after they filmed themselves riding…
Bizarre claims of secret spy turtles sends China into a panic
China says it’s reeling in an unusual catch — alleged spy turtles and sensor-studded fish lurking in its…
World’s oldest tortoise very much alive despite death rumors
Reports of the death of Jonathan, the world’s oldest living land animal, have been greatly exaggerated LONDON —…
24 endangered sea turtles recovering in Florida after cold stunning off Cape Cod
JUNO BEACH, Fla. — Two dozen Kemp’s ridley sea turtles are rehabilitating in Florida after the frigid waters…
Nearly 30,000 trafficked animals were rescued in a monthlong global operation
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Nearly 30,000 live animals were rescued in a monthlong global operation against wildlife…
A growing exotic pet trade destabilizes fragile wild populations
A growing exotic pet trade has conservationists calling for stronger regulations to protect the reptiles, birds and other…