Burmese Mountain Tortoises are being hunted to near extinction, zoo officials said. Credit: Courtesy Photo / San Antonio Zoo The San Antonio Zoo has hatched 22 critically endangered Burmese Mountain ...

The San Antonio Zoo says it has achieved a “significant milestone” in its quest to help ensure the survival of an animal currently being exploited in the wild. The zoo announced this week that 22 ...

The arrival of the Burmese Mountain Tortoises is part of a ‘head-starting’ program that aims to reintroduce them into the wild. The arrival of the Burmese Mountain Tortoises is part of a ...

Tiny tortoise tries to eat colorful fruits and vegetables for snack A tortoise at California's San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance was recently spotted trying to eat fruits and vegetables for a colorful ...

The San Antonio Zoo announced the successful hatching of 22 critically endangered Burmese mountain tortoises, releasing pictures and video of the tiny reptiles on August 11. According to the zoo, the ...