In many turtle species, females are larger than males, while generally speaking, tortoise males are larger than females. Most turtles are aquatic or semi-aquatic, while tortoises live on land.

Most species do not care for their young, leaving the eggs and hatchlings vulnerable to predators. The most critically endangered tortoise and turtle species can become the most sought after - their ...

The Center is working to end unsustainable international trade in Barbour's map turtles. In 2011 we filed a petition to list all the map turtles, as well as several other freshwater turtle species, ...

Importantly, despite compelling genetic research concluding that two species of African elephants exist — forest elephants (Loxodonta cyclotis) and savannah elephants (Loxodonta africana) — Africa's ...

Six key breeding areas are to be safeguarded to help save the African penguin, following a landmark court order in South Africa. Last year scientists warned that the species was declining by ...

Four South African aquariums are on a mission to track the behaviour and movements of turtles in the deep blue aiming to enhance conservation efforts of the endangered species. Through acoustic ...

African Elephants travel up to 200km in search of a mate. World on the Move will be tagging and tracking an old bull called Mac on his annual migration Holder of the record for the longest non ...

The shells of the hawksbill sea turtle have been used for luxury items for centuries, but with the species now endangered, new technology is pinpointing where protections are needed most Though ...