In January, severe flooding caused by two cyclones severely damaged Itampolo’s Lavavolo Tortoise Center, located in Ampanihy ...

Indian star tortoise is a protected species under Schedule IV of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, which mandates not only protection of the species, but also its habitat, the petition filed by ...

All the animals kept in enclosures at the beloved and burned center died in the fire – except for these two tortoises. How ...

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Aldabra giant tortoise. Image via Depositphotos. Tortoises are primarily herbivores, with a diet that varies depending on their habitat. They typically eat grasses, leafy greens, and fruits. In the ...