Science

Prehistoric Crocodyliform Bit Clean Through Turtles

Gizmodo AU

Turtles have been around for millions of years, but millions of years ago, life was much tougher for them, thanks to the presence of a super-sized Crocodyliform that could flip them sideways and then crush them whole.


January 10, 2012
Science

‘Extinct’ Giant Turtle Might Be One Of World’s Rarest Creatures

A giant tortoise species presumed extinct for more than 150 years is actually roaming the Galápagos islands today according to DNA evidence, scientists report.


July 22, 2011
Science

Tortoise Gets Chair Wheel Prosthesis To Replace Missing Leg

Thankfully someone had the common sense to glue a wheel from a rolling office chair to our 12-year-old African tortoise-friend’s missing leg, instead of going down the popular route of making tortoise soup out of him.


June 30, 2011
News

Runway Closed By Swarm Of Turtles

Terrorists? Toxic gas cloud? Meteor shower? No – the NYT reports JFK’s Runway 4 was closed for over an hour today because 100 turtles crawled all over it.


July 4, 2010
Cameras

The Life Of A Turtle, Through The Eyes Of A Turtle

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You would think a turtle would be the worst animal to attach a camera to, but you’d be oh-so wrong. Those slow little fellers apparently live the life of awesome: dodging dogs, diving in pools and a whole lotta chillin’.


May 10, 2010

Turtle On Roomba

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Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you what may very well be the perfect Gizmodo Sunday post: A terrified turtle riding a robot vacuum. Keep that head tucked in, little dude.