On June 22, MCSO was called about a missing 5-year-old. Him and his dog had wandered into the desert. MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. ...

Reptiles were petted as delighted shrieks were heard around the Clark County Wetlands Park Nature Center on Saturday. The ...

They can enjoy long lifespans with proper care and adoration from owners. Whether it's a turtle or a tortoise, Americans are bringing the creatures into their homes and learning the animals aren't the ...

We desert dwellers are left with limited options, those being to find a way to have fun indoors, find outdoor activities that won't result in a third-degree sunburn or get out of town entirely.

Large desert tortoise rescued from highway after escaping from ostrich ranch 3 miles away by: The Associated Press. Posted: Aug 12, 2024 / 11:40 AM EDT. Updated: Aug 12, 2024 / 11:40 AM EDT.

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, Ariz., on July 30, 2024.

PICACHO, Ariz. (AP) — How long does it take a large desert tortoise to get to the other side of a southern Arizona highway? It’s still a mystery, after a state Department of Public Safety ...