Watson was visiting Guy Savy, the owner of Bird Island, Seychelles, when the very large tortoise approached them. As Guy tells the story: “We were having fun naming our newfound friend.

As one of the largest types of tortoise on the planet ... Many travel experts recommend booking a guided tour to Curieuse Island through your hotel or with a local guide. If you wish to visit ...

Experts anticipate ecological benefits after reintroduction of giant tortoise to island — here's what marks their return first appeared on The Cool Down.

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Lima (Peru), Feb 21 (AP) A living member of species of tortoise not seen in more than 110 years and feared to be extinct has been found in a remote part of the Galapagos island of Fernandina.

Originally, there were 14 different giant tortoise species here. Sadly, two are now extinct, including the last Pinta Island tortoise, Lonesome George, who died in 2012. The remaining species live ...

Chunky, his wife Bhavana, and their daughters, Ananya and Rysa, embraced the island life with enthusiasm. Mornings began with long strolls along the powdery white sands of Anse Lazio Beach ...