In the world of wildlife conservation, few stories are as remarkable – or as amorous – as that of Diego, the Hood Island giant tortoise from the Galápagos. Dubbed the “sex-crazed tortoise” by admirers, Diego has fathered an astonishing 900 offspring, single-handedly (or should we say, single-shelledly?) rescuing his species from the brink of extinction. Born in the 1910s … [Read more...] about Diego: The Casanova of Tortoises Who Saved His Species by Fathering Over 900 Offspring
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Missing Pet Tortoise Discovered 30 Years Later in Attic – Still Alive And Well
"We were shocked!" Nathalye De Almeida grew up hearing stories from her mother about Manuela, a cherished pet turtle she had as a child in the early 1980s. The stories, on the other hand, were invariably tinged with sadness. That's because Manuela went missing in 1982, when Almeida's mother was just 8 years old. Manuela's family assumed at the time that the tortoise … [Read more...] about Missing Pet Tortoise Discovered 30 Years Later in Attic – Still Alive And Well
An 80-year-old tortoise mother gives birth to nine tiny babies
This tiny turtle and his eight equally cute siblings have a long life ahead of them, but even the most epic journeys must begin with a single modest stride. Until fact, if all goes well for these little living relics, they may still be around in 2216. Nigrita, a Galapagos tortoise, welcomed the nine small hatchlings into the world this week at the Zurich Zoo in … [Read more...] about An 80-year-old tortoise mother gives birth to nine tiny babies
A 90-year-old Tortoise Whose Legs Were Eaten by Rats Receives Prosthetic Wheels and Travels Twice as Fast
One of the most heartbreaking aspects of nature is that tortoises can become prey to a variety of predators when hibernating. It's all a part of the natural cycle of life. But here's a heartwarming story of how something dreadful can be transformed into something enjoyable and cheerful. Mrs. T. the tortoise was hibernating in Pembroke, Wales, when she was attacked by rats … [Read more...] about A 90-year-old Tortoise Whose Legs Were Eaten by Rats Receives Prosthetic Wheels and Travels Twice as Fast
The World’s Most Patient Pet Owner Walks His Giant Tortoise Through Tokyo Streets
People in Tokyo have recently witnessed what we have dubbed "the world's most patient pet walker." Meet the Sulcata tortoise, a huge African spurred tortoise that is the pet of an old guy who takes the tortoise about town. The two of them form a strange couple, but given the size of the tortoise, it is clear that they have been together for quite some time. The tortoise's … [Read more...] about The World’s Most Patient Pet Owner Walks His Giant Tortoise Through Tokyo Streets