Photo of the Day
A large black tortoise sits under a beach umbrella propped up on a sidewalk.
Pampered Tortoise
A 10-year-old radiated tortoise named Mister escapes the heat in Pacifica, California. The photo was featured in a December 2024 story about exotic pets that outlive their owners. Radiated tortoises are originally from Madagascar and have been placed on critically endangered list. They can live for over 150 years. Reptile rescuer Kay Ross, 68, hasn't yet figured out who will care for Mister after she dies.
