That’s the phrase caretaker Caitlin Doran uses to describe Palisades local and internet celebrity Tiptoe the tortoise, and the community she loves so much. The 23-year-old African Sulcata ...

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A community in southern Madagascar has pulled together to save thousands of critically endangered tortoises swept away from their sanctuary and left swimming for ...

He was the cornerstone of the Oklahoma City Zoo’s elephant breeding program and the proud father of our three young females,” said Rachel Boyd, OKC Zoo’s elephant curator. At 57, Rex was ...

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If you liked this story, share it with other people. “The recent release of a group of captive-bred tortoises last month is a significant milestone, but it represents the culmination of over a ...

One Pasadena family who lost their home is celebrating the survival and recovery of their pet tortoise, Rocky. When the family returned home to see what, if anything, survived the Eaton Fire ...

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ALTADENA, Calif. (KABC) -- A family in Altadena is rejoicing after their 100-pound pet tortoise was found amid the devastation of the Eaton Fire. Rocki survived the fire after the family lost ...