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tortoise

[tawr-tuhs] / ˈtɔr təs /


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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

For his part, Bezos has reveled in his measured approach, adopting tortoise as his company’s mascot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 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

“A sweet and shy tortoise, she quietly touched the lives of countless people over nearly a century in San Diego,” the alliance said.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

At security, the bull-headed raksha had been replaced by a raksha with the shell of a tortoise.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi




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