Turtles have very low cancer rates, even in large, long-lived species. Their bodies show strong natural cancer defenses.

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, provides the strongest evidence to date that cancer is extremely ...

Turtles very rarely get cancer according to a new study that could offer valuable clues for preventing or fighting cancer in humans.

Turtles, known for their long lives and large bodies, rarely develop cancer, a trait that researchers now say makes them ...

Now, a new study led by University of Nottingham scientists has found that turtles could also offer “valuable clues” for ...

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, provides the strongest evidence to date that cancer is extremely rare in turtles, a ...

Aldabra tortoises, native to the islands of the Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles, can live up to 150 years. Some believe their famously calm demeanor contributes to their longevity. The caregivers at ...

Banner image: An Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea). These long-lived tortoises are found on both Assomption island and the neighboring island of Aldabra, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Little Dot, an Aldabra giant tortoise estimated to be born in 1936, is one of the five giant tortoises going on display at the Indianapolis Zoo this weekend. While the tortoises’ permanent ...

Korat Zoo has welcomed the arrival of 11 hatchlings of the Aldabra giant tortoise , the first zoo in Thailand to successfully breed the species.

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The Saint Louis Zoo is mourning the death of one of its oldest residents – an Aldabra giant tortoise that was well over 100 years old.