Why do humans keep picking tortoises up? Manuel explains why what feels affectionate to us can be stressful for them, and what they would much rather we did instead.

Manuel explains why choosing the right lights isn’t the first question you should ask. Discover what really matters for keeping a healthy Mediterranean tortoise.

Morning, humans. My human made a terrible mistake yesterday. She left her laptop open. Naturally…I had a look. Now first of all… There are some lovely humans on these tortoise groups. Beautiful photographs. Wonderful enclosures. Happy tortoises. Helpful advice. I even spotted a few rather attractive lady tortoises. Imagine my disappointment when I realised they were only on the screen. Anyway… I started reading the comments. Good grief. You lot are savage. One human asks a qu

Why do tortoises chase shoes, bump into legs and seem determined to cause mischief? Manuel explains the surprising reasons behind these larger-than-life behaviours, with humour, real tortoise knowledge and practical advice for owners.

Humans are panicking. Tortoises are rolling their eyes. Manuel the Tortoise shares his essential heatwave survival guide, explaining why shade, common sense, and letting tortoises be tortoises is often the best approach.