A look at prostheses for exoticsJuly 29, 2024The story of Cookie, a 10-year-old male red-footed tortoise, showcases the necessity for specialized solutions for a broader range of species, illustrating a vital shift in animal welfare.
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World's oldest living land animal turns 191 years oldDecember 4, 2023According to Guinness World Records, the tortoise’s record-breaking age is a “conservative estimate,” which means Jonathan could actually be even older.
80-year-old tortoise 'oldest' veterinary patient to undergo surgeryApril 25, 2023Tortie, an 80-year-old California desert tortoise, is back to his old self after undergoing surgery to remove a fist-size bladder stone, which was discovered during a wellness examination.
Jonathan the tortoise celebrates 190th birthdayDecember 7, 2022Jonathan, the world’s oldest land animal, rang in his 190th birthday this past weekend, surrounded by friends, caregivers, and admirers.
Changes urged in tortoise hibernation practicesJanuary 17, 2017The conventional wisdom among hobbyist tortoise-keepers has been to place their shelled wards in a shoebox and store them in a dark place for hibernation.
Badly burned tortoise gets new 3-D printed shellMay 25, 2016Freddy, a female tortoise in Brazil, was caught in a brush fire that burned away nearly all of her shell. Her odds of survival were dim, at least until The Animal Avengers, a group in Brazil, stepped in to save her by creating her a custom 3D-printed shell.
