Disturbing a desert tortoise in its native habitat is not only risky for the tortoise, it's illegal, state officials say.

Arizona Game and Fish Department officials this week are reminding residents to leave wild tortoises alone. In Arizona, ...

The wildlife service decides the Sonoran desert tortoise isn't a threatened or endangered species, but finds a wide range of threats to the animals and their habitat.

Desert tortoises are supposed to be out in the wild, but they are also pets to thousands of households.

Much-needed monsoon rains bring out desert wildlife in Arizona. Animals may wander in search of mates, moisture, and as a ...

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