A tortoise discovered beneath the floor of a family home in Brazil has returned to the wild after undergoing months of rehabilitation, in a survival story that has astonished wildlife experts and animal lovers alike. The red-footed tortoise, later named Donatello by rescuers, was found in February 2025 during renovation work at a house in the town of Itacajá, in Brazil's … [Read more...] about Tortoise Found Alive After Spending Nearly A Decade Trapped Beneath House Floor
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140-Year-Old Tortoise wearing her 4 day-Old baby as a Hat
A remarkable image has captured a tender moment between a mother tortoise and her newborn — with one tiny hatchling perched gently on her head just days after birth. The photograph, taken by Attila Balazs, shows the small tortoise seemingly hitching a ride, creating a scene that quickly drew attention online. A rare and charming moment The mother is believed to be an … [Read more...] about 140-Year-Old Tortoise wearing her 4 day-Old baby as a Hat
Dazzling Golden Tortoise Beetles Look Like Tiny Jewels Scurrying Across Leaves
When is a tortoise not a tortoise? When it’s actually a beetle! The golden tortoise beetle, scientifically known as Aspidimorpha sanctaecrucis, is a creature that mesmerizes with its turtle-like shell adorned with a striking golden pattern. This beetle looks like a tiny jewel come to life. As adorable as this beetle is sparkling, its part-golden, part-transparent carapace … [Read more...] about Dazzling Golden Tortoise Beetles Look Like Tiny Jewels Scurrying Across Leaves
Meet Jonathan, the oldest tortoise in the world
Nestled on the volcanic island of Saint Helena, where Napoleon Bonaparte spent his final years, resides a remarkable creature – Jonathan, the oldest living land animal on Earth. Boasting a staggering age of 192 years old, Jonathan's life stretches back to a time before the telephone, lightbulb, or even the postage stamp. This gentle giant, a Seychelles giant tortoise … [Read more...] about Meet Jonathan, the oldest tortoise in the world
Prince Edward Meets 192-Year-Old Tortoise His Mother Queen Elizabeth Met in 1947
In a delightful encounter bridging generations, Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, recently had the privilege of spending time with Jonathan, a 192-year-old tortoise, during his official visit to the tropical British overseas territory of St. Helena. Captured in a photograph at Plantation House, the official residence of the governor of St. Helena, Prince Edward's rendezvous … [Read more...] about Prince Edward Meets 192-Year-Old Tortoise His Mother Queen Elizabeth Met in 1947