A Colombian redfoot tortoise. At first, Ebert just had the one tortoise, but when she attended Carnegie Mellon University, she found herself even more interested in tortoise species.

It is believed the five tortoises, all aged between two and 10 years, died at similar times. Red-foot tortoises can grow to more than 12in (30cm) in length and usually live for about 50 years.

Name suggestions are pouring in for the Liberty Science Center’s new baby redfoot tortoise. From “Tortellini” (presumably for the LSC’s newest addition’s diminutive ...

Circle Coffee, 1710 S.W. Medford Ave., posted a photo on Instagram showing the redfoot tortoise entering its patio. "We've had quite the response online from people wanting to know the full story ...

Here’s something you might not know about tortoises: They have nerve endings in their shells, which means they can feel it when you pet them. If you don’t believe it, watch Redfoot wiggle ...

It is believed the five tortoises, all aged between two and 10 years, died at similar times. Red-foot tortoises can grow to more than 12in (30cm) in length and usually live for about 50 years.