Tag: tortoises
seizure of 800 star tortoises in the north of the country
In Madagascar, the government announced on Saturday December 28 the seizure of 800 turtles, most likely intended for clandestine export. A Tanzanian national was arrested. This comes a few days…
Beasts of science: the funny memory of giant tortoises
Do you know Diego’s story? Diego is a giant turtle. A giant Galapagos tortoise, to be exact. A male, as his name suggests. He was baptized at the San Diego…