Sonoran Desert tortoises (Gopherus morafkai) are a cool native animal. They are native to the Sonoran Desert and can be found anywhere in that region, including down to northern Mexico. They can live ...

Living in Arizona comes with many perks, from enjoying the red rocks of Sedona, basking in the year-round warm weather or taking in the beauty of the classic Saguaro cactus. However, one uniquely ...

Robinson, a Sonoran desert tortoise, has become a favorite among Arizona Game and Fish Department staff. Known for his curious nature, he likes to follow people, moseying over their shoes and bobbing ...

PHOENIX (AP) — They’re not fluffy, they don’t play fetch and they certainly don’t roll over. But there is such a thing as a lap tortoise. What’s more, pet tortoises can wag their tails, will plod on ...

Tortoises at the Arizona Game and Fish headquarters in Phoenix will have a new home, thanks to the help of Lowe's and its employees. It all began when Jeremy Foster, the manager of Lowe’s Happy Valley ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — If you are amongst the lucky individuals that were approved to care for Arizona's most precious desert tortoises, then Arizona Game & Fish asks that you follow these simple ...

Turtles have lifespans that can surpass some humans, drawing awe as more and more people adopt the hard-shelled animals as pets. They can enjoy long lifespans with proper care and adoration from ...