Giant Tortoise Getting a ‘Shell Rub’ at the Nashville Zoo Is Bringing on the Smiles originally appeared on PetHelpful. Just like us, animals enjoy a little pampering now and then. A soothing massage ...

People often use the words turtle and tortoise interchangeably, but these reptiles have distinct differences: Turtle shells are typically more flattened and not as deeply domed as tortoise shells, but ...

One of the great things about being an animal lover is learning all kinds of fascinating things about them. For instance, did you know that turtles have nerves in their shells that allow them to feel ...

A dog's unlikely friendship with his tortoise neighbor has melted hearts across the internet. "Tortoise can't outrun his slightly clingy friend," joked one viewer, noticing the tortoise's leisurely ...

Attention reptile-lovers, what do you call an animal that lives in a shell made of bone and keratin, shuffles along at a slow pace and lives on land? Any guesses? You may have off-handedly answered ...

Just like us, animals enjoy a little pampering now and then. A soothing massage can ease tension and sore muscles, and for animals like Darwin, a giant Galapagos tortoise at the Nashville Zoo, nothing ...