"Is that how you get tortoise shell cats," one user said, while another added: "I have never seen a tortoise move that fast." ...

“So the alternative is to mechanically clear some of the area, to open up the canopy[which is] just better for the tortoise.” ...

Officers with the Clearwater Police Department engaged in a "low-speed pursuit" Thursday with a tortoise that was found ...

In Marco Island, four City Council seats are open for election Nov. 5. Two incumbents are running, along with four newcomers.

Hundreds of people have preordered a new specialty Florida license plate in honor of the late singer Jimmy Buffett. The ...

Scientists from the UAB and Iowa State University have generated the genome assemblies of two hidden-neck turtles. The results, which revealed a new three-dimensional structure of the genome ...

Minnesota Gopher football finished up the first half of its season on a positive note with important wins over #11 USC at home, in which the fans stormed the field for the first time in years.

One creature that has a multitude of uses is the turtle. These reptiles are slow-moving, and they don't put up much of a fight, which makes them ripe for the picking. From using their shells to ...

Turtles and tortoises, recognized for their hard shells and ancient lineage, thrive in various environments. Turtles are typically aquatic while tortoises inhabit land. These reptiles show unique ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Bye week was a time to celebrate for Gophers' safety Koi Perich. He just turned 19 and is one of college football's breakout true freshman stars. He's only been on campus since ...

Dawson Garcia scored 24 points and reserve Trey Edmonds scored 12 points and Minnesota fought Omaha's spirited effort and beat the Mavericks 68-64 on Saturday. Isaac Asuma made a 3-pointer with 5: ...

Rich Blonna and Becky Irwin – are running along with Tamara Goehler, Stephen Gray, Deb Henry and Bonita Schwan.