The two tiny tortoises emerged from their burrows as soon as they detected Brian Henen’s footsteps, eager for the handfuls of ...

Bolstering his environmental legacy, President Biden plans to sign proclamations creating the Chuckwalla and Sáttítla ...

Moral stories for kids are a fun way to teach important life lessons and values. They can help children learn about good and ...

Along a 34-mile stretch of Nevada highway outside of Las Vegas, tortoise deaths will be kept to a minimum with new ...

Don’t expect changes any time soon, but the Nevada Dept of Transportation is looking out for one of the slowest creatures on the planet. Thanks to nearly ...

Long before Southern Nevada built its winding highways, desert tortoises roamed freely without consequence. For these federally protected animals, crossing the street without a dedicated path ...

The Palisades Fire in Southern California has forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate, including a woman and her 175-pound tortoise named Tiptoe. The fire has destroyed approximately ...

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Lehigh's empty lots make a perfect spot for gopher tortoise burrows. Kara Tyler Julian with the East Lee Wildlife Stewardship Group (ELWSG)pointed out an elevated burrow ...

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 ...

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) sits on the bench between drives in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 8 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Philadelphia Eagles at Paycor ...