Gramma the tortoise, believed to be 141 years old and the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo, was euthanized after suffering from progressive bone deterioration because of her age.

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Moorpark College is tucked into the folds of the chaparral-dusted Simi Hills, about 45 miles northwest of downtown Los ...

The latest attraction at one New Jersey zoo isn't a particular species. It's the opportunity to see veterinarians at work ...

The serval did not want to go into her crate. The spotted cat's name was Naomi, she had just been weighed, and now it was time to do as she was told. "C'mon — in your crate," urged Thomas Barber, a ...

The alligators and crocodiles command attention in ways that make you grateful for the barriers between you. The white alligator exhibit is particularly mesmerizing—these rare creatures look like they ...

Thinking about getting a pet turtle? Great choice! Turtles are low-maintenance, fascinating, and can live for decades. Don’t be surprised if some live even longer than their owners. But before you ...

When Hook, a tortoise, was attacked by a dog, it needed surgery to amputate its right foot. And Charlie, another tortoise, could've been killed by a car but luckily escaped with only a damaged shell — ...

Tortoises do not get enough love, and as someone who has one, I can say that for certain. They are so funny, they're sweet, and they're so cool! They're like little guys with houses built right into ...