It’s rare that a sulcata, or African spurred tortoise, ever meets its offspring despite having a long life. This endearing moment was captured on film, but is not common in the wild. Sulcata ...

The stolen tortoises weighed about 20 to 30 kg, per LTN. African spurred tortoises, also known as Sulcata tortoises, are popular pets in Taiwan due to their cute appearance as hatchlings. They remain ...

Argentine teju lizards have invaded Florida, and thanks to the pet trade and owners who tire of them and release the animals, they are negatively impacting native species. An article on Orlando.com, ...

A North Side park had a very unlikely visitor early last week -- a 50-pound African Spurred Tortoise -- and it’s still unclear how it got there. (Animal Care Services/KSAT) SAN ANTONIO – A ...

Origin: Tropical, sub-Saharan Africa Habitat: Found in Florida in urban areas, buildings, walls, fences, and trees; they prefer sunny spots for basking African spurred tortoises, also called sulcata ...