While the vacuum didn't work, the tube did, and can perhaps became a standard-issue rescue device for these little critters ...

The wildlife service decides the Sonoran desert tortoise isn't a threatened or endangered species, but finds a wide range of threats to the animals and their habitat.

An unidentified driver and Arizona Department of Public Safety Sgt. Steven Sekrecki hold a rescued a sulcata tortoise that was attempting to cross Interstate 10 near Picacho on July 30. The ...

After nearly four years of residence at Area 15, Pikai the desert tortoise sculpture will now call the Las Vegas Natural History Museum home thanks to Goodwill of Southern Nevada.

The project raised environmental concerns regarding water usage, potential groundwater contamination and the impact on the Sonoran Desert tortoise habitat.

For centuries, hundreds of millions of people have relied on desert wetlands that are now disappearing. Can blending ancient knowledge and modern innovation protect these unique ecosystems?

C A I R O, Egypt, Aug. 31 -- A tortoise laboriously pulls itself up toa thorny shrub in the arid desert, slowly plucking at theplant’s stems in an attempt to suck out any moisture. The barren ...

The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center is seeking donations to help save the lives of seven puppies rescued from the desert.

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 ...

Tortoise Struggle To Get a Mango From Its Tree Is a Vibe We Can All Relate To originally appeared on PetHelpful. There is always something admirable about tenacity.

A scared and wet baby raccoon was found on a homeowner’s doorstep.