Tortoise

Tortoise

Hatchlings of the critically endangered elongated tortoise. Photo: Collected

5 critically endangered elongated tortoises hatch in Ctg Zoo

Earlier, hatchlings of the same species were also born in 2023 and 2025.

Authorities say the tortoises are large enough to survive in the wild and withstand predators. Photo: Ecuador's Ministry of Environment/AFP

Giant tortoises reintroduced to a Galapagos island

In this image provided by Zoo Miami, Goliath, a 517-pound (234-kilogram) Galapagos tortoise at Zoo Miami, meets his first offspring on June 12, 2025 in Miami. Photo: Zoo Miami via AP

Galapagos tortoise turns 135 and celebrates first Father’s Day at zoo Miami

Photo: Collected

Ancient giant tortoise fossils found in Colombian Andes

Photo: TBS

35 tortoises rescued from Barishal

Tortoises waiting to be released. Photo: TBS

73 freshwater tortoises released in Khan Jahan Ali Mazar tank

Only an estimated 50 Asian giant tortoise exist into the wild of Bangladesh now. Photo: Rehman Asad

A steady fight against extinction