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Galapagos 'fantastic giant tortoise' was believed to be extinct for 100 years — until the discovery of a lone 50-year-old female nicknamed Fernanda
DNA analysis showed a recently discovered Galápagos Islands tortoise was the same species as a spec…
Kelsey Vlamis
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Officials discovered nearly 200 baby tortoises wrapped in plastic in a suitcase in a Galapagos airport
A wildlife official handles a baby turtle that was found along with other turtles in a suitcase at …
Erin Snodgrass
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A gruesome video shows a giant tortoise crushing a baby tern's skull in its jaws
Tortoises tend to eat plants, but scientists filmed one hunting a bird and biting its head. This be…
Aylin Woodward
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Here are some of the strangest items in Uber's lost-and-found report including dentures, fingernail clippings — and a brown tortoise
The sixth annual Uber Lost & Found Index found Austin, Texas to be the most forgetful city in the c…
Bethany Biron
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Over 500 tortoises were recovered from a vehicle during a checking in UP
Amethi (UP), Aug 13 () Over 500 tortoises were recovered from a vehicle during a checking near Kadu…
PTI
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A 200-pound, 60-year-old tortoise has been found after escaping an enclosure and traveling through 2 counties
Sparkplug, an African tortoise, was picked up by a motorist who thought he was wild, and dropped of…
Kelly McLaughlin
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A pet tortoise named Solomon is back home after he was missing for more than 2 months in a Tennessee town
Lynn Cole had been looking for her tortoise, Solomon, since June. She found him 74 days later on Th…
Zoë Ettinger
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Grocery giant Albertsons is partnering with software startup Tortoise to launch remote-controlled food delivery robots
Remote-controlled food delivery robots are being trialled at Safeway locations in California as par…
Zahra Tayeb
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SPAC Tortoise Acquisition Corp. II spikes 47% after announcing merger with EV charging station manufacturer Volta Industries
Tortoise Acquistions Corp. II and Volta Industries are set to merge in a transaction that values th…
Will Daniel
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A dog sent to die and tortoises that flew around the moon: These are the most famous, bizarre, and important animals that have been sent to space
Some animals were sent up to test the impact of space on living beings, and scientists tried to ens…
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Democrats have struggled to transfer power to younger generations. After Biden's debate, that's likely to change.
Biden's debate performance didn't inspire a ton of voters. But it might make many Democrats rethink…
John L. Dorman
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Wild animals and pets may start behaving strangely during today's solar eclipse
Animals like giraffes and dogs might show signs of anxiety, while others like tortoises might start…
Marianne Guenot
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I've lost 85 pounds over the last 2 years. It's stayed off because of my slow and steady approach.
Mark Slaughter lost 85 pounds through slow and steady changes such as a healthier diet, moderation,…
Jane Ridley
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Billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates have transitioned to their spring looks
The spring season is here, and billionaires are choosing Italian brands, trendy sneakers, and more …
Jordan Hart
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A surprise recession could strike after an unexpected jump in the unemployment rate, economist says
"The labor market, contrary to popular opinion, is contracting," famed economist David Rosenberg wa…
Matthew Fox
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Cops seized nearly 100 animals found starving in 'filthy' habitats from a Virginia zoo. They also found animal body parts.
Virginia authorities removed nearly 100 animals from a zoo they accused of animal cruelty. They sei…
Katie Balevic
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7 times a total solar eclipse revolutionized science
A total solar eclipse made Einstein and his theory of relativity world famous. That's not the only …
Jenny McGrath
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Smuggled animals roamed loose on a flight, freaking out passengers — and it's all because an employee didn't check a bag
A video published by Viralpress showed a small, brown-colored otter rolling around underneath a sea…
Marielle Descalsota
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I've been to 54 countries and have lived in 10. These 5 underrated places are worth the trip.
Kate Boardman has traveled the world. She said that some of her favorite trips have been to less to…