In the early years of the 20th century, they still thrived within the Southwest's arid landscapes: As many as 1,000 tortoises per square mile once inhabited the Mojave. But by the end of last century, ...

The Mojave desert tortoise has been listed as threatened at ... outcompeting native plants that the tortoises depend on for food. “Tortoises can starve if too much of their diet is made of ...

What started as a volunteer position turned into a mission to protect one of our most vulnerable desert residents, the Mojave Desert tortoise ... connecting with local food businesses throughout ...

desert tortoise habitat, natural areas, scenic viewsheds and the integrity of adjacent wilderness study areas. Moreover, the project’s groundwater pumping could harm water quality and quantity at ...

Many area residents know Mojave Max from his annual emergence contest, where elementary school students participate in the Punxsutawney Phil-esque tradition of guessing when the desert tortoise ...

Temperatures in the Las Vegas Valley may be warming up, but Mojave Max is still missing ... live with him in the preserve’s 15-acre desert tortoise habitat. Smith said Max will need to feel ...

At 9:50 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck 10 miles north-northeast of Barstow in the Mojave ... of desert adapted wildlife are found here, including the desert tortoise ...