tortoise

Authorities blamed a python named Nanner, owned by Virginia science teacher Brittany Jacobs, for starting a fire at Bedford county’s Forest middle school after allegedly knocking over a heat fixture. Jacobs disputes this claim, arguing that the snake was attempting to escape the blaze. The resulting incident caused damage and killed a tortoise at the school.

The world's oldest living land animal, a 194-year-old tortoise, has been honored with a prestigious award. The tortoise is described as 'slow and steady -- and winning the race against time.'

A tortoise that had been missing for eight months was discovered just 300 yards away from where it disappeared. The surprisingly close proximity of the animal's location suggests it had remained in the nearby area throughout its absence.