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Extinct giant tortoise was the 'mammoth' of Madagascar 1,000 years ago
A previously unknown extinct tortoise was revealed in an investigation on these giants' evolutionary history.
Most of Florida's newly-hatched sea turtles are female. Why?
Almost all sea turtle hatchlings are emerging from their eggs as females on some Florida beaches. What's going on?
Can turtles really breathe through their butts?
Some freshwater turtles engage in a process akin to butt breathing.
Ancient Transylvanian turtle survived the extinction of the dinosaurs
A new study into the fossilized remains of an ancient turtle in Romania has revealed a brand-new species that managed to survive when the nonavian dinosaurs could not.
Scientists find species that don’t seem to age. What does it mean for humans?
Some species of turtles age very slowly or not at all, according to new studies of both captive and wild populations. How do they do it?
Tiny white tortoise baby is the 'first of its kind'
The odds of an albino giant tortoise are 1 in 100,000.
Extinction threatens one in five reptile species, researchers say
Researchers have carried out the most comprehensive study of reptile species to identify extinction risks.
190-year-old Jonathan is the oldest tortoise ever
Jonathan the tortoise has become the oldest tortoise ever by reaching 190 years old. He was already the oldest living land animal.
