During that cleanup, park officials noticed something had changed across the more than 1,100-acre park – an exploding gopher tortoise population. Fort De Soto Park Manager, Dave Harshbarger ...

KOKOMO, Miss. (AP) — Myrtle, a cherished pet tortoise, has been reunited with its family in Mississippi weeks after disappearing during a deadly tornado outbreak in March. “He’s been through ...

A pet tortoise has been reunited with its family weeks after it disappeared during a tornado. On March 15, a tornado ripped through Tylertown, Mississippi, leaving a trail of destruction.

We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A tortoise named Mommy just became the oldest first-time parent of her species at an estimated 100 years old. The four hatchlings are ...