The Burmese star tortoise (Geochelone platynota) is characterized by well defined, symmetrical star patterns that radiate across the reptile’s carapace or shell. Very little is known about the species ...

BIRD ISLAND -- Many are the stories about the pet owner who fell for the pleading eyes of a puppy dog, only to have the animal take over his home and life. Glen Jacobsen and his wife, Donna, can ...

Tiny tortoise tries to eat colorful fruits and vegetables for snack A tortoise at California's San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance was recently spotted trying to eat fruits and vegetables for a colorful ...

Two endangered tortoises have been stolen from Indianapolis Zoo, according to Indiana State Police. ISP's Capitol Police Section is asking the public for help with locating an Egyptian tortoise and a ...

Shipments of protected African species including tortoises, pythons and parrots to Asia have soared since 2006 as demand grows in the Far East for exotic pets, meats and other animal products, a new ...