In the animal world, lifespans vary a lot. Some creatures, like butterflies or small fish, live only a few days or months, ...

The pampered turtles were born in a series of hatches this year to Mommy and Abrazzo, a couple that is estimated to both be ...

A second baby African pancake tortoise can now be seen at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, after hatching in late July.

The Nels, who farm in the Nieuwoudtville district of the arid Karoo, blend farming with conservation to protect the speckled ...

The Museum of African Art in Belgrade is an ideally sized museum that owes its origin to the Non-Aligned Movement and is full ...

North Island is a luxury resort that aims to find a balance between opulence and the great outdoors. It’s located about 15 ...

Sheldon is a “sulcata tortoise,” or an African spurred tortoise. He was reported missing from Walker’s Farm, west of Crowley.

One group, the African tent tortoises, are beautiful. Their high-domed black shells with bright yellow geometric designs are a colorful example of Mother Nature’s art.

Crush, a 50-year-old African spurred tortoise, was found safe after going missing for several days in Cape Coral, Florida. The 55-pound tortoise was discovered just three houses away from his owner, ...

The Denver Zoo's baby African pancake tortoise has a new name! Find out the breakfast-themed name that won TODAY.com voters over.

Help Denver Zoo name its first hatched African pancake tortoise. Vote for a pancake-themed name on the Today Show's website by Thursday morning.