https://petsciencedaily.com/species/tortoises/Recent content in Tortoises on Pet Science DailyHugoen-usSat, 14 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://petsciencedaily.com/2026/03/14/most-tortoise-health-problems-are-preventable-study-finds/Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://petsciencedaily.com/2026/03/14/most-tortoise-health-problems-are-preventable-study-finds/A VetCompass cohort study of 2,040 tortoises and turtles found that the most common health problems—including beak abnormalities and overgrown nails—are often linked to husbandry and are largely preventable with better owner education and care.https://petsciencedaily.com/2026/03/13/turtle-tortoise-owner-bond/Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://petsciencedaily.com/2026/03/13/turtle-tortoise-owner-bond/A survey of 91 turtle and tortoise owners in Italy found that many form strong emotional bonds with their reptile companions, especially when pets are kept indoors and treated as family members.