of 2023. "The surviving tortoises received veterinary care at The Living Desert. The rescued hatchlings were reared indoors at The Living Desert for the first six months of their lives and in ...

A casualty of the Eaton fire was the destruction of the Eaton Canyon Nature Center in Pasadena, which lost 15 animals who died in their enclosures. These “animal ambassadors,” known for evoking smiles ...

In January, severe flooding caused by two cyclones severely damaged Itampolo’s Lavavolo Tortoise Center, located in Ampanihy ...

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A local sanctuary for rescued tortoises is racing to rebuild after strong winds destroyed their hoop house, leaving the animals without proper shelter.

PALM CITY, Florida (WPBF) — More than a month after being found covered in nail polish, a gopher tortoise at the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center is nearly free of the harmful coating and is ...

DESCRIPTION: The desert tortoise is terrestrial, with an oblong, domed shell and round, elephantine hind legs. Males may be slightly larger than females; average lengths range between six and 14.6 ...

The sulcata tortoises - the third largest species of tortoise in the world - outgrew their old home. The vet practice says they have had calls from "across the country" from people claiming the pet.

That is, except for the two most popular animals at the center that survived the fire: A pair of aging, slow-moving, desert tortoises named ... November to work with rescued raptors.