When it comes to caring for small animals, many people incorrectly assume that the smaller the pet means the smaller the work. In reality, caring for a tortoise can require a lot of space, time, and ...

NAMPA — A 75-pound tortoise named Twister that went missing from a Nampa rescue facility earlier this week has been returned. Reptile Adventures posted on their Facebook page that Twister is back home ...

Administering medication to an Aldabra tortoise requires patience, precision, and experience. The process highlights the ...

Your Wednesday editorial, "A tortoise tale," at least got the facts partially correct. The military's plan to capture and move nearly 800 desert tortoises is required by law for the expansion of Fort ...

Desert tortoises have lived in the deserts of California, Arizona, Nevada and Utah since the Pleistocene. In the early years of the 20th century, they still thrived within the Southwest's arid ...

Reptiles were everywhere at Fairplex in Pomona last weekend, when the Reptile Super Show came to town. The event, held Jan. 10 and 11, showcased a variety of reptiles and amphibians. Snakes, lizards, ...

All tortoises are turtles, but not all turtles are tortoises. Their diets are a little different, too. As the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation explains, tortoises are primarily herbivorous, though ...

Most reptiles are covered in dry, scaly skin. They can be found living in both water and on the land. There are six species of reptile which live in the UK. They are rare and very shy so spotting them ...