Tortoises7 hrs agoFrom capybara to skunks - the South's strangest animal sightingsFrom capybaras and cobras to wolves and wallabies, the unusual animals seen on the loose across the region.7 hrs ago21 Feb 2026Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 yearsOne hundred and fifty eight captive-bred juvenile tortoises were released on the Galápagos island of Floreana. 21 Feb 202621 Feb 2026Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years The native species was driven to extinction by sailors in the 1800s. Now, 158 juvenile giant tortoises have been reintroduced to the island. 21 Feb 202621 Feb 2026Durrell teams caught up in Madagascar cycloneConservationists have been displaced after a tropical cyclone that devastated much of the island.21 Feb 202612 Dec 2025Are you ready for Dara Ó Briain's tortoise impression?The comedian is here to share the sound his pet tortoise makes.12 Dec 20257 Nov 2025Appeal after family tortoise stolen from gardenThe pet's owner returned from holiday to find him missing and his cage turned over.7 Nov 202510 Oct 2025Runaway tortoise found sheltering on train tracksMr T was spotted at Bicester North Station on Tuesday.10 Oct 20251 Oct 2025Lucky tortoise saved by worker at recycling depotThe tortoise had been put through recycling equipment and dropped 15ft (4.6m) before it was found.1 Oct 202516 Sep 2025Navy veteran's search for giant tortoise shipmate after 60 yearsSimon Murdoch's Royal Navy ship was gifted a giant tortoise called Theresa in the Seychelles in 1964.16 Sep 2025...
