Historic Effort – Conservationists Release 136 Juvenile Galápagos Tortoises into the Wild
In a historic conservation effort, the Galapagos Conservancy accomplished the successful airlift of 136 juvenile Galápagos tortoises to their only natural habitat on Earth, the volcanic terrain of Isabela Island. Raised at the Breeding and Rearing Center on the island by dedicated ...
The World’s Oldest Living Land Animal, a Tortoise Named Jonathan, Turns 191
Jonathan, the Seychelles giant tortoise, has achieved the remarkable milestone of turning 191, solidifying his position as the world’s oldest living land animal. Born around 1832, Jonathan predates significant historical events, including the invention of the telephone, lightbulb, ...
Giant Tortoise And Baby Cow Who Lost Its Leg Become Best Friends, Do Everything Together
True friendship really exist, even among animals and this baby cow and its tortoise best friend will surely make your heart melt.
The unlikely friendship among Leonardo the tortoise and a calf named Sam started in 2013 when Leonardo had been rescued by the WFFT Rescue Center from ...