Recent studies on red-footed tortoises prove that they're not only emotional, but can have long-lasting mood changes.

If you live in a dry, warm climate, the Desert tortoise is an excellent choice. These guys are low-maintenance, hardy, and ...

Long-time readers of this Creature Feature may remember the article in January 2015 about baby tortoise, Hercules. Hercules is son to Goliath, the oldest animal at the Pueblo Zoo at 58 years old.

The KC Pet Project took in a group of large reptiles Tuesday, some of them suffering from illnesses because of neglect. The new arrivals include two 7-foot boa constrictors with respiratory ailments ...

A new study has revealed that red-footed tortoises could be taught how to use touchscreens in exchange for strawberry treats. The tortoises were taught some basic touchscreen skills to understand more ...

Touch-screen technology has ventured into the world of reptiles. Red-footed tortoises have learned how to use the devise in exchange for a strawberry, a new study reports. Researchers taught the ...

A University of Lincoln study reveals that red-footed tortoises exhibit long-term mood states, indicating optimism and emotional resilience. Challenging the perception of reptiles as purely ...