Background: Desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) populations have continued to decline due to infectious and other diseases, predation, and habitat alteration. The potential contribution of minerals ...

Parrots and tortoises are flooding animal-rescue organizations around the country as many owners fail to make arrangements ...

“The BLM’s plan doesn’t improve traffic congestion, hurts world-class recreation opportunities and fails to actually help the desert tortoise. It’s unwise and unworkable, and I look forward to working ...

The event is a way to elevate stories from the middle of Australia and put desert work on the map. The conference included female rangers who were keen to make sure their voices were heard.

U.S. News Insider Tip: On the way to the ranch, observe giant tortoises harmoniously coexisting with cows. Upon arrival, savor a traditional Galapagos coffee with lemongrass. Also, seize the ...

That's right. Spray paint. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida in Naples recently treated two gopher tortoises that were spray painted by someone who thought it might be a fun idea to do that ...

Guardian and Observer journalists have agreed to a 48-hour strike in protest at the planned sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media. Meanwhile, Tortoise has come out punching and issued a statement ...

LONDON, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Britain's Guardian said on Friday it had agreed to sell The Observer to startup Tortoise Media, which sought to overcome staff opposition by pledging to revive the world ...

Thailand is sending almost 1,000 highly endangered lemurs and tortoises back to their home in Madagascar, in what both countries called their biggest ever operation against wildlife trafficking. Thai ...