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- Can 3D-printing technology save threatened desert tortoises? Tue, 3 May 22, 1:30amTim Shields has always been a reptile freak. And his favorite reptile is the tortoise. As a biologist, Shields spent 35 years tracking populations of desert tortoises in the Mojave Desert.[...]
- Giant tortoise believed extinct for 100 years is rediscovered Thu, 28 Feb 19, 9:30amA member of a giant tortoise species once thought extinct was recently spotted on a remote island in the Galapagos. Scientists discovered the female adult tortoise, commonly referred to as a Fernandina giant tortoise, off...
- Georgia businesses work with environmental groups to save the gopher tortoise Wed, 31 Jan 18, 3:24am350 species of animals reside in burrows created by gopher tortoises, but the tortoises are in trouble. Protecting them under the Endangered Species Act in Georgia could create red tape and extra costs for Georgia businesses....
- This flipped-over giant tortoise gets by with a little help from his friend Sat, 20 Dec 14, 4:35amWe all get into tight spots on occasion, and it's at times when we're particularly vulnerable that a helping hand from a friend is much appreciated. This giant Galapagos tortoise at a zoo in Taipei found himself in a bit...
- This giant tortoise gets by with a little help from his friend Sat, 20 Dec 14, 4:35amWe all get into tight spots on occasion, and it's at times when we're particularly vulnerable that a helping hand from a friend is much appreciated. This giant Galapagos tortoise at a zoo in Taipei found himself in a bit...
- This lucky tortoise can walk again thanks to a custom-built LEGO wheelchair Wed, 10 Dec 14, 5:57amImage by Action Press/REX When humans encounter mobility problems, we have a host of options that range from walkers to prosthetics, but for our four-legged friends things aren't quite so easy...
- Art or Animal Abuse? Tortoises Carry iPads for Controversial New Exhibition in Aspen Sat, 9 Aug 14, 3:00amThe Aspen Art Museum (AAM) hasn't even officially opened its doors to the public yet, but one of its exhibitions is already causing massive controversy...
- Adorable Crocheted Cozies Make Pet Turtles Stand Out Fri, 12 Apr 13, 5:57amSure, the green and yellow hues of an au-natural tortoise shell may be beautiful in its own right, but it can make them nearly impossible to spot while their enjoying a stroll through the lawn...