A tortoise in the UK is moving along a lot faster after having its front legs chewed off by a rat, thanks to its awesome set of front wheels. Mercedes-Benz made some waves with its 2015 Super Bowl ...

As this keystone species' name suggests, the gopher tortoise is an expert at living underground — like a gopher. Gopher tortoises have shovel-like front legs and strong, thick back legs to help them ...

The different species vary in size, with the largest being the Burmese mountain tortoise (also known as the Asian brown tortoise). It reaches up to 60cm in length and weighs up to 20-37kg. Most Asian ...

DESCRIPTION: The desert tortoise is terrestrial, with an oblong, domed shell and round, elephantine hind legs. Males may be slightly larger than females; average lengths range between six and 14.6 ...

They are quite an astonishing sight with their huge domed shells, their big scaly legs and their oddly prehistoric faces. The giant tortoises aren’t the only natural wonders on Bird Island.