The United States Bureau of Land Management approved a new gold mine project near Wickenburg. The project raised environmental concerns regarding water usage, potential groundwater contamination and ...

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 ...

Toads burrow for safety, moisture, and temperature control. Learn how this instinct helps them survive extreme heat, cold, and predators.

This video by TheTortoiseWhisperer shows a tortoise digging its burrow to lay the eggs in. If you’re curious How Tortoises Lay and Incubate Eggs, From Digging to Hatching ...

Have you ever wondered how tortoises lay eggs? For many temperate species, such as Mediterranean and North American tortoises ...

Arizona troopers recently helped rescue an escaped sulcata tortoise that was attempting to cross Interstate 10 near Picacho, north of Tucson.

Fort De Soto Park Manager, Dave Harshbarger, first noticed the gopher tortoises on the beach. “We did have a gopher tortoise population in the park, but it was limited, 8 known burrows at that time.

Sonoran Desert Kids Club learns about animals that dig in Agua Caliente Park outing Janelle Montenegro For The Arizona Daily Star Nov 25, 2010 ...