Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise, is a living legend ... His incredible lifespan makes him the oldest known living land animal on Earth. Today, he resides in the British Overseas Territory ...

PC Munn found the reptile three miles from home and being held by a woman to stop it wandering off again A giant tortoise has been reunited with his owner after the "world's slowest police chase".

Network Rail said the tortoise was injured but recovering after being hit by a train A giant tortoise that was found injured on a railway track should make a full recovery, Network Rail said.

Dishes in 17th century guide feature lung jelly and a cure for tuberculosis consisting of ground-up sparrows and partridges A guide on how to cook and serve a giant tortoise is among a slew of ...

A giant male tortoise with an extremely high sex drive has helped bring his species back from the brink of extinction on the Galapagos Islands. The randy reptile, a 100-year-old Chelonoidis ...

Within the route lies the Fausto Llerena Giant Tortoise Breeding and Rearing Center, where you'll witness the growth process of land tortoises. Here, an impressive conservation project for these ...