Like many threatened land turtle species, the spur-thighed tortoise had no complete genome. For the first time, researchers have successfully sequenced the genome of the spur-thighed tortoise ...

A friendly giant. In the streets of Tokyo's Tsukishima district, a four-legged reptile stomped its way slowly yet dynamically through the neighbourhood for its daily afternoon walk. The sight might be ...

In the Iberian Peninsula, spur-thighed tortoises have two main populations: one in the southeast, from northern Almería to southern Murcia, and another within the Doñana National Park.

Sulcata tortoise owners say that these animals make amazing pets, but owning one isn't like owning a dog or a cat. That's ...

Mr Miyagi, an African sulcata tortoise, has become somewhat of a local celebrity in the seaside town since grandmother Jackie ...

Grandmum Jackie Leek has struck up a remarkable bond with a giant tortoise which she takes everywhere with her - including ...

Mr Miyagi is an African sulcata tortoise, one of the larger species A woman who has become well known for taking her tortoise therapy pet on walks along the beach has said she "doesn't know where ...

Jackie Leek is regularly spotted in Morecambe, Lancashire, with Mr Miyagi, her eight-year-old African sulcata tortoise. The retired nurse, who has myeloma, which is a type of bone marrow cancer ...

Jackie Leek bought Mr Miyagi while recovering from cancer 18 months ago and now takes it on regular beach strolls ...

The tortoise in the video is a sulcata tortoise, a species known for its resilience and impressive size. These tortoises, according to The Spruce Pets, can live for over 70 years and are one of ...

Jasper County Council is proposing a 15-year, 1% local sales tax to raise $470 million for roads and conservation projects.