Many of the differences between turtles and tortoises come from this habitat difference. For example, water-dwelling turtles' shells are usually flattened to help them swim in lakes, rivers or oceans.

The animal lovers at ZooEarthTV film a tortoise cooling off with a much-needed drink of water.

The Mojave Desert tortoise has long been considered a threatened species, but in June, California declared it endangered.

Disturbing a desert tortoise in its native habitat is not only risky for the tortoise, it's illegal, state officials say.

In the animal world, lifespans vary a lot. Some creatures, like butterflies or small fish, live only a few days or months, ...

Both turtles and tortoises make excellent pets. Aquatic turtles tend to live fewer years than land turtles or tortoises. This is usually due to the amount of diseases and bacteria present in water.

Just how long can a Galapagos tortoise live? These giant tortoises are champions of retirement and can easily live to more than 100 years old! In fact, the oldest living tortoise is still going ...

Galápagos giant tortoises are known for reaching impressive sizes. One such reptile's massive measurements blew even his brethren out of the water.

A roughly 100-year-old western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoise has become a mom for the first time after reproducing with a male of the same age at Philadelphia Zoo.