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.

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For more than 150 years, scientists have debated whether Prototaxites—which stood roughly 24 feet tall and 3 feet wide—were an early lichen or fungus, like a “giant mushroom” Colin Schultz ...

A diver's journey to the Galapagos Islands aboard a small expedition ship. Diving with sharks, turtles, sea lions, rays and other tropical fish.

Is the Toyota Land Cruiser a good car? The Toyota Land Cruiser has long been a legend of toughness and reliability, and this latest generation is no different. But what has changed are its levels ...

Despite being relatively more quiet than many other popular islands, the islands are home to a number of unique creatures roaming this wild land including the 2,200 giant Aldabra tortoises.

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The San Antonio-based grocery giant H-E-B is continuing its North Texas growth after acquiring a property in Dallas. H-E-B announced in a news release on Wednesday, January 16 that the new store ...