Tortoise
- Hyderabad
Couple adopts Galapagos Giant Tortoise at Nehru zoo in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A Hyderabad-based couple along with family members has adopted the 121-year-old Galapagos Giant Tortoise at the Nehru Zoological Park. According to an official release of zoo, Saroj Devi and her husband…
- Tid Bits
344-year-old tortoise with ‘healing powers’ died in Africa
Lagos: A tortoise whose royal owners claimed was 344 years old has died in the palace of the traditional ruler of Ogbomosho, southwest Nigeria, a spokesman said Saturday. Although animal experts doubt…
- India
Boost to wildlife preservation of Indian star tortoise
Mumbai: A ban on international commercial trade in the Asian small-clawed otter and India star tortoise have been agreed by world leaders attending the 18th meeting of the Conference of the Parties…
