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tortoise

[tawr-tuhs] / ˈtɔr təs /


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His outfit, an Off White hoodie and a fleece bucket hat with a tortoise on the front, is just as uplifting and whimsical as his attitude.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The reintroduction follows a "back-breeding" programme launched in 2017 after scientists discovered tortoises carrying ancestry of the Floreana giant tortoise on nearby Isabela island.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

As Apple plays the tortoise role—slow and steady wins the race—the sprint between the two hares is what’s captivating investors.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

She learned that hermit crabs’ special needs and extraordinary longevity make them pets akin to a Sulcata tortoise or a parrot.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2025

Gingersnipes snapped her claws in front of the tortoise.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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