Like turtles and terrapins, tortoises belong to the order Testudine. Unlike turtles and terrapins, tortoises live strictly on land. They have thick, sturdy legs to support their weight ...

A recent tortoise weigh-in event saw 41 tortoises, and a terrapin, receive complimentary health checks. The event, staged at the United Reformed Church in Bury on Saturday, April 26, saw proud owners ...