Sonoran desert tortoises have emerged from hibernation this spring, and many of them are in need of a place to call home. Arizona Game and Fish is offering free adoptions of these captive reptiles ...

PHOENIX — They’re not fluffy, they don’t play fetch and they certainly don’t roll over. But there is such a thing as a lap tortoise. What’s more, pet tortoises can wag their tails, will plod on up to ...

As monsoon rains bring much needed water to Arizona’s deserts, you may notice some of the state’s beloved shell-backed reptiles on the move. State wildlife officials have a message for those who may ...

Oohs and aahhs filled the Victoria Public Library’s Bronte Room as special guest Joseph the Tortoise took center stage. A group of nervous yet eager children formed a line to pet Joseph’s shell.

Each year the Arizona Game and Fish Department adopts out countless numbers of captive desert tortoises that are surrendered to the department. Unfortunately, they cannot be released back into the ...

Seeing a turtle isn’t rare in California, especially in ponds and lakes in city parks. Unfortunately, many are abandoned pets and might be species from anywhere in the world. Only one type, ...

PHOENIX -- They're not fluffy, they don't play fetch and they certainly don't roll over. But there is such a thing as a lap tortoise. What's more, pet tortoises can wag their tails, will plod on up to ...

Following more than three decades of declining numbers, the Mojave desert tortoise has been officially declared an endangered species in California. The California Fish and Game Commission voted ...

TUCSON, Ariz. — The Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum is putting out a call for help to find homes for desert tortoises. They're part of an adoption program through Arizona Game and Fish, but the Desert ...

Associated Press Tuesday, May 23, 2023 9:08 a.m. | Tuesday, May 23, 2023 9:08 a.m. PHOENIX — They’re not fluffy, they don’t play fetch and they certainly don’t roll over. But there is such a thing as ...

PHOENIX — They’re not fluffy, they don’t play fetch and they certainly don’t roll over. But there is such a thing as a lap tortoise. What’s more, pet tortoises can wag their tails, will plod on up to ...