Four men, including a former director and the current deputy director of Tokyo's Sunshine Aquarium, were referred to prosecutors Jan. 23 for ･･･ ...

Tortoise's James Harding (left) and Alice Sandelson (right) speak to an audience of commercial partners at the audio-first newsroom's offices in London in March 2024. Tortoise Media reported ...

Young tortoises are smaller and more vulnerable, but they quickly grow into their protective shells. Giant tortoises are divided into several subspecies based on their location. The most famous ...

Their wrinkled skin and elongated necks allow them to stretch to reach food, making them well-suited for their environments. Young tortoises are smaller and more vulnerable, but they quickly grow into ...

The Ivanpah Solar Power Plant, a familiar sight to those driving along Interstate 15 between Las Vegas and Los Angeles, is set to partially shut down, according to its operators.

Image by Bruno Gonzalez for Mongabay. Back at the release site, a volunteer member of the tortoise tracking team points out some medicinal plants approved for traditional use in the community ...

As a keystone species, the desert tortoise is vital to this fragile ecosystem. Its burrows offer shelter for countless creatures, and its slow but essential role in seed dispersal helps maintain the ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: On the way to the ranch, observe giant tortoises harmoniously coexisting with cows. Upon arrival, savor a traditional Galapagos coffee with lemongrass. Also, seize the ...