that had been devastated by a violent earthquake in 62 AD (Gabriel Zuchtriegel, Pompeii Archaeological Park Director-General) "In Pompeii, there was a very big earthquake in the year 62 AD. In a shop ...

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 ...

The Pompeii Archaeological Park tweeted on June 24, 2022, about the discovery of a tortoise and its egg in the ruins caused 2,000 years ago by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. (Pompeii Sites via ...

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 ...