Tortoise Blog

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This is where you can find out what's happening in the world of tortoises, turtles, and terrapins.

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Leatherback Turtle Journey

From Indonesia, to Oregon, and Hawaii the leatherback turtle journey continues. Satellite tracking ended with a dead battery, but the lady still swims the Pacific.

Tortoise Rescue

Natural and man-made disasters mean that there is need for turtle and tortoise rescue operations. Links to adoption sites and other chelonian rescue agencies.

Tortoise, Turtle, or Terrapin?

Whether that reptile with a shell is a tortoise, turtle, or terrapin depends not only on what it looks like, but where you live. Regardless of its name, you'll find the facts here.

Please can you help me to identify what type of a tortoise I have.

Hello, I'm Neil Dsouza, owner of two tortoises. I found the bigger one in India-karnataka when I was on a trip. I've sent the pics....Please help me

Tortoise Brag Book

Your tortoise deserves a spot on the Web, and this is it! Share your best tortoise story, best tortoise photo, or best tortoise video. Add to The Tortoise Brag Book -- or take a peek at other submiss

Your Tortoise

Your best tortoise brag or your tortoise questions -- there's a spot here for everyone. Put your best tortoise photos or tortoise lore up against the rest. Or ask your tortoise question. Maybe answer

Get Your Turtle and Tortoise Question Answered Here

Got a turtle or tortoise question? Post your question and get an answer. Know about chelonians? Answer tortoise or turtle questions.

Cool Tortoise Fun Stuff

You'll love all the cool tortoise stuff Shelly posts to her Web site. Some is free, some costs a bit, but it's all fun, fun, fun!

International Turtle Day May 23

Calling all turtles and turtle lovers. Get ready to celebrate International Turtle Day on May 23.

Baby Galapagos Tortoise

A baby galapagos tortoise born in the Zurich zoo allows for unusual family photos.

Galapagos Giant Tortoise Eggs

The galapagos giant tortoise is a true giant in the reptile world. But galapagos giant tortoise eggs and hatchlings are small and vulnerable.

Terms Of Use For Totally Tortoise

Terms of use for the Totally Tortoise Web site, including explanations of how some behind-the-scenes things work.

About Shelly the SBI Tortoise

Learn about Shelly, the SBI! tortoise, where she came from and where she's going.

Tortoise Food -- The Good And The Dangerous

To keep your tortoise healthy, you need to feed it good tortoise food. You probably have most of it in your yard or in your kitchen.

Special Tortoise -- Special Agent

Agent Wild Cherry, of SBI the special tortoise force talks about her beloved Ukraine, her SBI heritage, and her status as a secret agent.

The Giant Tortoise

The giant tortoise lives on equatorial islands. Isolation protects the tortoises, but they still need help. Learn more about the largest tortoises.

The Galapagos Giant Tortoise

The galapagos giant tortoise surprised the first Spanish sailors who saw them. Years later, these large and long-lived reptiles attract a constant stream of visitors. Learn more here.

Pet Tortoise

So you think you want a pet tortoise? Shelly the SBI tortoise tells you what you need to think about before you bring home this exotic pet.

Considering Exotic Pets?

Which are exotic pets? Should you have one? How do you care for one? What do you do when things go wrong? Shelly talks about her exotic pet friends.

Caretta Caretta Means Wheelbarrow Wheelbarrow

Sometimes scientific names are just fun. Aunty Lesley tells Shelly about the Greek word for the loggerhead turtle.

Turtle Island -- Marathonisi Greece

Some people call it Marathonisi, but it's really Turtle Island in Greece in the Mediterranean Sea. Turtle Island is a safe place for loggerhead turtles.

Loggerhead Turtle Rescue Efforts in Greece

My Auntie Lesley knows about a loggerhead turtle rescue and she wrote about it so you could know how to help protect this part of my family.

Loggerhead Turtle Nesting on Turtle Island

Auntie Lesley visited the loggerhead turtle nesting site on Turtle Island and wrote about it so you can learn about my wonderful relatives.

Beno Turns Over

Beno, a graptemys pseudogeographica, turns over so people can see how hard it is for a turtle or tortosie to turn over.

What Is A Gomboc?

Shelly the SBI tortoise answers the question, "What is a Gomboc?" and explains what it has to do with a tortoise shell.

Gamoc -- Tortoise Shell Geometry

Engineers develop the Gomboc, but the Indian starred tortoise beat them to it. See how nature and mathematics meet in this wonderful unique shape.

Name This Tortoise Contest

SBI Shelly's new friend got a name. Read this page to find out who entered and who won the "name this tortoise" contest.

A Galapagos Tortoise at the Western Plains Zoo

A galapagos tortoise at the Western Plains Zoo in Australia comments on the accomodations and poses for a close-up profile.

Pauline Trigere Designer With A Take on Turtles

Pauline Trigere, noted fashion designer loved turtles. A tortoise pays tribute.

Tortoise Pedi Party

Any tortoise would love a tortoise pedi party. Discover the hottest tortoise colors.

Turtle, Terrapin, and Tortoise Anatomy

Tortoise anatomy from the inside out presented by a tortoise. Get answers to your questions about tortoise bodies.

Tortoise Jokes

Enjoy the tortoise jokes Shelly has collected for you. Send in your own tortoise or turtle jokes.

Tortoise Poem -- Ode To Shelly

A new poet Laurie Ate wrote a poem just for me, SBI Shelly! When you read this poem, you will see what a great poet she is.

Killer Tortoise Video Reply

A cat replies to the popular YouTube killer tortoise video. Place your vote for the tortoise or the cat.

Tortoise Siege Weapon

Battering ram? HA! Smart people call it the tortoise siege weapon. Read about it and see for yourself.

Tortoise With Cat Picture

Take at look at this tortoise with cat picture. Is this idyllic, or sinister? You decide.

Killer Tortoise Video

Never mind the tortoise and the hare. Watch this killer tortoise torment the cats. He's not as slow or as gentle as people think he should be. Tortoise vs. cat. Who will win?

Dancing Tortoise Video

Jon the video jester made a spcial dancing tortoise video with an original song about Shelly the SBI tortoise. Warning! This tune will stick in your head.

Cool Tortoise Pictures

Tortoise pictures come in all sizes and media. There are photos, and paintings, drawings, and sketches. There are even needlework tortoises. Which is your favorite?

Tortoise Family

A tortoise family is a large family. Shelly shares her tortoise family, and their humans, with the world. Check out the activities of these busy tortoises.

Hippo and Tortoise Pictures

Super Shelly gains a foothold by posting hippo and tortoise pictures on MaryAnn's Web site.

Urashima Taro -- A Japanese Tale

Urashima Taro, a Japanese Tale teaches the importance of obedience over happiness. A sea turtle rewards a fisher, who is, in turn, punished for disobedience.

Lessons From What the Tortoise said to Achilles

A tortoise explains the true lessons of the Lewis Carroll story, "What the Tortoise said to Achilles."

The Tortoise and the Hare Video

The tortoise and the hare video in ASL reinforces the fact that tortoises themselves do not hear as we do.

Tortoise Stories

Tortoise stories come from cultures all around the world. Shelly the SBI tortoise shares the best tortoise tales with her Internet friends.