Northampton resident Reba Goldin holds Lulu, a pet tortoise who went missing from his outdoor enclosure on Sept. 2. After scouring around her property and contacting animal control, local ...

Here’s something you might not know about tortoises: They have nerve endings in their shells, which means they can feel it when you pet them. If you don’t believe it, watch Redfoot wiggle around when ...

Thinking about getting a pet turtle? Great choice! Turtles are low-maintenance, fascinating, and can live for decades. Don’t be surprised if some live even longer than their owners. But before you ...

When Port Washington resident Brittany Hudson awoke from a nap before a nursing shift Friday night, her beloved turtle Augusta was missing. The South American red-footed tortoise, who goes by Gus, had ...

It's not exactly a secret that tortoises can be slow. Anyone would get tired of lugging around a giant shell, but fortunately, turtles and tortoises can also move quickly when they need to. In some ...