Tortoises7 days agoOwner's relief as fled tortoise found yards awayAfter a number of false alarms, 75-year-old Tortie is located in a neighbouring garden.7 days ago23 May 2026Quiz of the week: Royal joy and a runaway tortoiseHow much can you remember from the last week?23 May 202620 May 2026Scuttle the tortoise home after eight-month wanderThe roving reptile was discovered in a field near its home in Cornwall, safe and well.20 May 202618 Apr 2026From capybara to skunks - the South's strangest animal sightingsFrom capybaras and cobras to wolves and wallabies, the unusual animals seen on the loose across the region.18 Apr 202621 Feb 2026Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 yearsOne hundred and fifty eight captive-bred juvenile tortoises were released on the Galápagos island of Floreana. 21 Feb 202621 Feb 2026Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years The native species was driven to extinction by sailors in the 1800s. Now, 158 juvenile giant tortoises have been reintroduced to the island. 21 Feb 202621 Feb 2026Durrell teams caught up in Madagascar cycloneConservationists have been displaced after a tropical cyclone that devastated much of the island.21 Feb 202612 Dec 2025Are you ready for Dara Ó Briain's tortoise impression?The comedian is here to share the sound his pet tortoise makes.12 Dec 20257 Nov 2025Appeal after family tortoise stolen from gardenThe pet's owner returned from holiday to find him missing and his cage turned over.7 Nov 2025...
