Have you ever wondered how tortoises lay eggs? For many temperate species, such as Mediterranean and North American tortoises, eggs typically hatch between late August and early October, though ...

Fascinating timelapse footage shows the process of a tortoise giving birth. The reptile can be seen wandering around its enclosure, searching for a safe spot to lay her eggs in West Java, Indonesia.

After a female tortoise is fertilized, she undergoes several changes. After mating, the female tortoise will carry eggs for weeks to months, depending on the species. As the female tortoise gets ...