#tortoise

pets  What is the world's largest type of tortoise by weight?

The world's largest type of tortoise by weight is the Galapagos tortoise, which can weigh up to 550 pounds (250 kilograms). These tortoises are...    Read more

pets  Can you tell the age of a tortoise by the number of rings on its shell?

It's a common myth that you can determine the age of a tortoise or turtle by counting the rings on its shell. The rings on the shell are caused by...    Read more

pets  What is the largest living species of tortoise?

The largest living species of tortoise is the Galapagos tortoise. These massive, slow-moving reptiles are found exclusively in the Galapagos Islands,...    Read more