World's Oldest Tortoise: Jonathan Turns 191 Years Old, Extending His Record-Holding Title

Medicine & Technology Dec 05, 2023

Jonathan, the world's oldest tortoise, has now turned 191 years old and still continues to hold two Guinnes World Records. Read to learn more.

Tortoise Accused of Being Racist After Attacking Only Black Shoes! How Do Animals See Color?

May 26, 2023

A video of a tortoise went viral after showing how the animal would only attack black shoes, making viewers think it must be racist. Find out in this article how tortoises see colors.

Las Vegas' Popular Tortoise Mojave Max Emerges From Winter Burrow Marking Earliest Spring in Decades

Apr 27, 2023

It's springtime in Las Vegas as the tortoise named Mojave Max had already emerged from his winter burrow. Read for the full story.

4.5-Foot Alligator Spotted at a Gopher Tortoise Burrow 8 Football Fields Away From Water Source; Scientists Say Sighting Was Unusual

Mar 26, 2023

Scientists were baffled to see an alligator in a gopher tortoise burrow that is very from a wetland. Read more.

Tortoise-Like Robot Can Adapt and Adjusts Shape and Behavior Based on the Environment

Oct 13, 2022

A new developed robot that resembles a turtle developed to aid aquatic ecosystems. Learn how it can help, read here now!

Meet 190-Year-Old Jonathan the Oldest Living Tortoise and Other Old Land Animals on the Planet

Jan 26, 2022

The Guinness World Records recently announced 190-year-old Jonathan as the oldest living tortoise ever who was born even before Queen Victoria ascended to the throne.

Tortoise Diet: Watch How This Giant Reptile Goes in for the Kill for Its Not-so-Usual Meal

Aug 23, 2021

A giant tortoise was recently videoed while killing a baby bird and eventually eating it. The whole bird slaughter and eating process took less than 10 minutes as seen in the video.