Turtles have very low cancer rates, even in large, long-lived species. Their bodies show strong natural cancer defenses.

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, provides the strongest evidence to date that cancer is extremely ...

Goliath, a 517-pound (234-kilogram) Galapagos tortoise at Zoo Miami ... The animals' numbers were drastically reduced before the 20th century by human exploitation and the introduction of invasive ...

Another large tortoise, Tremor, also made an appearance—though at just over 100 pounds, he’s a lightweight compared to Clarence. Bob Hazard, vice president of the San Fernando Valley chapter of the ...

Species like the Galápagos tortoise and Aldabra giant tortoise—known for their exceptional lifespans—have experienced dramatic population declines due to human activities. Habitat destruction, hunting ...

Their extraordinary longevity means they often outlive multiple generations of human caretakers. Owners of these tortoises must make comprehensive estate plans that include detailed care instructions ...

Four critically-endangered Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise babies made their debut at the Philadelphia Zoo on Wednesday, April 23.

A number of amazing creatures have fooled us into thinking they went extinct either millions of years ago or in modern times, only to be rediscovered.

The Galapagos tortoise is one of the most iconic reptiles on Earth, and for good reason. These gentle giants are the largest tortoises in the world, living on the Galápagos Islands and playing a key ...

Only when you compare a Galapagos tortoise to a crouching human do you begin to realize how enormous these reptiles really are. Kevin Schafer / Getty Images ...