Tortoises

Turtles and Tortoises Challenge Evolutionary Theories of Aging

New study shows that certain species exhibit slower aging, or none at all, when living conditions are favorable. Photo: Leopard tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis). Credit: Getty Images.   Data from the Species360 Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) has enabled researchers from the Species360 Conservation Science Alliance and the University of Southern Denmark to investigate evolutionary aging theories in tortoises and turtles.   Press Release: By  Gavrielle Kirk-Cohen (Minneapolis, MN) — June