It is claimed that Jonathan is the longest-lived tortoise in history, but he has a credible competitor in an Aldabra tortoise ...

In the animal kingdom unexpected acts of heroism can often leave us astounded. One such remarkable tale involves a tortoise who went above and beyond to save his distressed friend. This incident sheds ...

This is my second visit to the Galapagos, and though I’ve seen tortoises in remote areas that most people never reach, watching these enormous reptiles never gets old. As the bus I’m traveling on ...

The oldest living Yankee is having a ball watching his team in the World Series. Art Schallock — a southpaw pitcher who replaced Mickey Mantle on the roster when he was called up to the big ...

Known as “Queen Elizabeth of Houston,” Elizabeth Francis died this week at age 115, making her the oldest person in the United States and the third oldest person in the world. Francis was one ...

Elizabeth Francis is now an incredible 111 years old. When asked her secret to longevity, Francis said "the Lord just blessed me."(KTRK) (CNN) — Known as “Queen Elizabeth of Houston ...

Italian Federica Brignone became the oldest woman to win an Alpine skiing World Cup race, overtaking first-run leader Mikaela Shiffrin in the season opener Saturday. Brignone, 34, prevailed by 17 ...

PIEDMONT, Oklahoma (KOCO) -- The search for a popular tortoise that went missing from ... According to Fowler, the centuries-old architecture that adds to Halifax’s heritage and historic vibe ...

In 1909, William Taft replaced Theodore Roosevelt as president of the US, women couldn't yet vote in the US, and Elizabeth Francis — who was until recently the oldest living American — was born.