‘Hope is alive!’ Giant tortoise found on the Galapagos islands is confirmed to be a species thought to have gone extinct 100 YEARS ago An adult female Fernandina Giant Tortoise was discovered in 2019 Genetic tests have confirmed her to be of the species (Chelonoidis phantasticus) Only ten species of giant turtle are thought to … Read more
Investing ‘squirrels’ will have made the most gains in their portfolios this year, according to new research from Quilter. In a year that has rocked markets, alarming investor behaviours have also emerged, including panic-selling and trying to second-guess the market. Others meanwhile, have held their nerve and drip fed money into their portfolios month by … Read more
Surprisingly speedy tortoise turns the tables on chihuahua and chases after the terrified pooch Tortoise Tuk, from Chester, ran fast enough to frighten Chilli the chihuahua Footage shows Tuk charging towards Chilli who backs away as he gets close Tuk’s owner Alison Eite was dog-sitting Chilli when her tortoise set off in pursuit By Georgia … Read more
Let’s get ready to shell-ebrate! Two headed museum mascot that turns 23 years old in three weeks and could be the oldest of its kind is seen taking a bath Two headed tortoise called Janus is seen taking a bath and getting a wash 3 weeks ahead of his 23rd birthday The creature is believed … Read more
My spirit animal is a hibernating tortoise By Elizabeth Day for You Magazine Published: 00:02 GMT, 9 February 2020 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 9 February 2020 Hair: Fabio Nogueira. Make-up: Ruby Hammer. Styling: Holly Elgeti. Jumper and Trousers, Chinti & Parker. Jewellery, Alighieri Well I don’t know about you, but I’m exhausted by this decade … Read more