Giant Tortoise Getting a ‘Shell Rub’ at the Nashville Zoo Is Bringing on the Smiles originally appeared on PetHelpful. Just like us, animals enjoy a little pampering now and then. A soothing massage ...

The island of Floreana, part of the Galápagos archipelago, is steeped in mystery and lore. From its history as a prison in ...

The Galápagos Islands are famous for their biodiversity, especially their giant tortoises. In 2000, however, scientists made a shocking discovery: a population of tortoises 70 miles away on Isabela ...

Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...

Humongous Turtle Shell Unearthed. This shows an 8-million-year-old turtle shell that measured nearly 8 feet (2.4 meters) was discovered in Venezuela.

Fishing duo Cole & Jay document a bizarre domestic encounter after a massive, prehistoric-looking softshell turtle is found wandering their backyard.