The gopher tortoise remains a threatened species in Florida because of loss of its upland habitat. They dig burrows that are used by 350 other animal species, according to the Wildlands ...

Here are some highlights from each recent Gopher! Quinn Carroll. Quinn has always been highly respected for his ability to play guard. And likely even more respected as a teammate doing whatever ...

Alagba, Nigeria’s royal tortoise alleged to be the oldest in Africa, lived to the estimated age of 344 before its death on October 3, 2019. Considered a historical figure, Alagba lived in the ...

Dar es Salaam. A total of 116 baby tortoises that were smuggled by a Ukrainian national, Orga Kryshtopa in 2023, have been returned to Tanzania as evidence against their smuggler. More than two years ...

It's important to make sure you still drink plenty of water, even if you're bundling up and heading out into the cold. Even if it takes refilling your Stanley cup multiple times a day ...

Sanctuary staff, members of the community and even police officers joined together in a rescue operation, wading through the water with ... most of the tortoises were able to float ...

MINNEAPOLIS — A standout Gopher women's soccer player just punched her ticket to the pros. Gopher senior, Khyah Harper, signed with New Jersey/New York Gotham FC in January. She's the third ...

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A community in southern Madagascar has pulled together to save thousands of critically endangered tortoises swept away from their sanctuary and left swimming for ...

A community in southern Madagascar has pulled together to save thousands of critically endangered tortoises swept away from their sanctuary and left swimming for their lives in floods this month ...

This is exemplified by an engineer from Jamui, who has ingeniously constructed a house that floats on water using only jugaad – a colloquial term for innovative, low-cost solutions. This unique ...

How long could you float in water if you had to? An Auckland University study suggests it may be a shorter length of time than you think, if at all. For that reason, water safety group Drowning ...