Burmese Mountain Tortoises are being hunted to near extinction, zoo officials said. Credit: Courtesy Photo / San Antonio Zoo The San Antonio Zoo has hatched 22 critically endangered Burmese Mountain ...

The San Antonio Zoo says it has achieved a “significant milestone” in its quest to help ensure the survival of an animal currently being exploited in the wild. The zoo announced this week that 22 ...

The arrival of the Burmese Mountain Tortoises is part of a ‘head-starting’ program that aims to reintroduce them into the wild. The arrival of the Burmese Mountain Tortoises is part of a ...

If you live in a dry, warm climate, the Desert tortoise is an excellent choice. These guys are low-maintenance, hardy, and ...

Frigid temperatures have made their to Florida. Here's how the cold weather impacts the invasive Burmese python.

Tiny tortoise tries to eat colorful fruits and vegetables for snack A tortoise at California's San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance was recently spotted trying to eat fruits and vegetables for a colorful ...

Burmese pythons are an invasive species from Southeast Asia now established in South Florida. While freezing temperatures can ...

Frigid temperatures have made their to Florida. Here's how the cold weather impacts the invasive Burmese python.