A proposed housing development on the Treasure Coast is threatening to displace hundreds of gopher tortoises, and it may be part of a bigger pattern playing out across the state.

TortoiseLand is hosting an open house and an "Adopt A Tortoise" fundraiser at the Windsor Village-based rescue.

Meet Hercules, a 65-year-old desert tortoise who loves cruising around his yard and sleeping in his custom-made stone house.

WPTV is taking up-close look at how a proposed housing development in Indian River County is threatening to displace hundreds of gopher tortoises. The protected species is beloved in Florida and their ...

It’s one of the most remote places on Earth, host to unique and abundant wildlife and perhaps offers the best big-game ...

Much-needed monsoon rains bring out desert wildlife in Arizona. Animals may wander in search of mates, moisture, and as a ...

Two African Spurred Tortoises that spent two decades at Gulf World Marine Park are adjusting to their new home. For more News ...

Two African Spurred Tortoises that spent two decades at Gulf World Marine Park are adjusting to their new home. Earlier this ...

A groundbreaking study reveals that red-footed tortoises experience long-term mood states. Researchers specializing in animal ...

Europe remains the main source of tourists traveling to Zanzibar for beach vacations and exploration of the island's rich cultural heritage.

Crush, a 55 pound African Spurred Tortoise, has gone missing. His Cape Coral owner has turned to social media to help find ...

Tortoises can be moody too. A new study finds they experience long-lasting emotional states that shape their behavior.