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Giant Galapagos tortoises reveal why careful breeding still matters

A visit with giant Galapagos tortoises turns into more than just a close-up with huge animals. The man feeds leaves, rubs ...
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Aldabra giant tortoises exhibit unusual mating behavior

Witness a fascinating wildlife moment involving one of the world's largest tortoise species.

The Aldabra tortoise, a giant of longevity and resilience

Discover the Aldabra tortoise, a giant species with remarkable longevity, unique traits, and conservation challenges.
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These giants are thriving on a remote island in the Indian Ocean. But there's a problem – their eggs aren't hatching

Adult populations of Aldabra giant tortoises may appear stable, but the number of young tortoises surviving to replace them ...
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Shell we? Hot weather sees rise in escapee tortoises

How have your pets been coping with the heat this week? In Guernsey, where temperatures reached 36.4C this week, animal experts say the heat has led to some tortoises leaving home to go exploring.
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Escapee tortoises found in island during heatwave

The GSPCA's manager Steve Byrne said the warm weather encouraged tortoises to be more active A number of stray tortoises have been handed into an animal shelter after they escaped during hot weather.