Aldabra tortoises are one of the world’s largest land tortoises, weighing up to 550 pounds. Males are larger than females and have longer, thicker tails. Males can weigh up to 550 pounds and their ...

This young tortoise posted by through.the.lleaves is the cutest thing ever. Fig, a little leopard tortoise, enjoys a good scratch on his bony bottom, wiggling back and forth to make sure his owner ...

Turtles and tortoises are reptiles with hard, protective shells, but they differ significantly in habitat, anatomy, and lifestyle. Turtles are primarily aquatic or semi-aquatic, featuring streamlined ...