Koraline is an Aldabra tortoise, which is one of the largest types of tortoise and is classified as a vulnerable species, according to the zoo. Although the shell is less sensitive than their skin ...

Othello the Aldabra giant tortoise, who was well over 100 years old, died at the St. Louis Zoo on April 8. Screengrab from St. Louis Zoo Facebook page. Zookeepers and guests are mourning a beloved ...

Nestled on a ten-acre farm, Shell of a Rescue is home to not just tortoises but also goats, ducks, a cow, multiple dogs, and ...