By Filipa Gaspar A tortoise thought to be male for 41 years has laid four eggs. The pet called 'Speedy' always displayed ''male tendencies" including head-butting shoes and mounting various objects.

According to Chessington Garden Centre, Greek spur-thighed tortoises usually live for at least 50 years, if not reaching 80 to 100 years old. "I think Speedy's going to outlive us so I don't think ...

Speedy was always assumed to be male by her owners of 41 years, so when she laid four eggs, they were shocked. Jill Mancino said the tortoise "displayed male tendencies" of "head butting" and ...

Jill said they had looked after their friend's male tortoise - called Katie - while they were on holiday last summer. "That's the only time Speedy has been with another tortoise," she said. "Whether ...

The sheer number of species that rely on a gopher tortoise burrow for survival, roughly 365, and the diversity of creatures sharing the burrow is astounding. Also, how deep, long and sturdy the ...