🐢 What the shell?! We were called out to rescue Sheldon, a giant land tortoise after he escaped from his home. Our Inspector, Fiona, was very surprised to see him marching down the road! He is now safely back with his family. | Scottish SPCA

Diego the super-breeding giant tortoise has returned home. After around 80 years in captivity and fathering 800 baby tortoises, Diego's conservation efforts have been deemed a success. | AJ

Get up close and personal with one of the world's largest tortoises... this is an Aldabra giant tortoise living on Round Island in Mauritius. At only 15 years old, she is a youngster – there are some records of Aldabra giant tortoises reaching more than 160 years! Wildlife scientists have successfully introduced these giant tortoises - which can reach up 300 kilos - to replace the ecological role of another tortoise, which is now extinct. With huge thanks to Durrell’s Dr. Nik Cole for sharing th