tortoise

Example Sentences

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He reached the tortoise, who, like Hesterfowl’s shack, looked even older up close.

From Literature

An Australian company has launched a rare earths mining project just outside Joshua Tree National Park in critical desert tortoise habitat, an area the company’s director refers to as an “emerging heavy rare earth district.”

From Los Angeles Times

The nonprofit cared for more than 3,200 fire-affected pets — including a 200-pound tortoise named Huckleberry — and is still supporting a handful.

From Los Angeles Times

Alfie is a pet tortoise who lives on Mrs. Silver’s balcony.

From The Wall Street Journal

Footage released by Ecuador's environment ministry shows park rangers releasing giant tortoises.

From Barron's