We've all seen dogs, cats, and bunnies do it, but it turns out tortoises are in on it too, and we can't get enough! Seamus ...

Nobody likes the idea of animals going extinct, but this ongoing issue becomes even more alarming when you look into it. Today, there are numerous creatures that are on the brink of extinction and ...

On February 20, 2026, 158 juvenile giant tortoises, each with DNA from the long-extinct Floreana giant tortoise species, were released on Floreana in the Galápagos archipelago. Researchers ...

Giant tortoises are some of the long-lived species on the planet. Here’s what biologists now understand about one of nature’s most impressive longevity experiments. Giant tortoises are redefining what ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Aldabra giant tortoises have arrived at their permanent home as the Indianapolis Zoo debuts a new exhibit space. Slow but steady, several giant tortoises inched their way across ...

This video explores the process of upgrading a giant tortoise’s enclosure to better suit its size and needs It shows how ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

It’s not every day you meet someone (or something) that was alive during the U.S. Civil War, the reign of Queen Victoria, and the rise and fall of the Soviet Union. But Jonathan, a Seychelles giant ...

Having a stubborn pet can be a lot of work, to say the least. They can get into trouble in the blink of an eye, and redirecting their energy can require time, patience, and even a treat. For most pet ...

The vet who cared for the giant tortoise said he had left behind a "legacy of resilience and longevity".