Have you ever had the desire to own a real-life dinosaur? Well, obviously that’s not possible, but owning a tortoise is pretty darn close. I happen to be a proud tortoise father, and my guy’s a tiny ...

N. WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - The new lemurs at the Lehigh Valley Zoo are getting a new facility. Abby and Mico, who just arrived at the zoo in mid-May, currently reside in an outdoor exhibit, but come ...

• They’re strict vegetarians but still weigh between 400 and 600 pounds. • They can see colors. • They have no teeth but chomp down hard with their bony mouths. • Not all shells are alike. • Some can ...

Robinson, a Sonoran desert tortoise, has become a favorite among Arizona Game and Fish Department staff. Known for his curious nature, he likes to follow people, moseying over their shoes and bobbing ...

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 ...

Mr. Potato Head, the El Paso Zoo's oldest resident, has revitalized digs, where he can roam on fresh grass, take a muddy dip in a wallow or stroll into his re-roofed barn to cool down on a straw bed.