The Mojave Desert Tortoise is a famous symbol of the American Southwest and one that faces something of a paradox – while the wild tortoise is designated as threatened by the Endangered Species Act, ...
When it comes to caring for small animals, many people incorrectly assume that the smaller the pet means the smaller the work. In reality, caring for a tortoise can require a lot of space, time, and ...
The pet reptile, Pebbles, was found fleeing the blaze on a nearby street. — -- A 75-pound pet tortoise has been reunited with his family in Santa Clarita, California, after he was discovered on a ...
PIEDMONT, Okla. (KFOR) — After more than two months of searching, an Oklahoma woman’s pet tortoise had been found, only about 100 feet from home. In late August, Cherrie Zaidi put her two African Spur ...
KOKOMO, Miss. (AP) — Myrtle, a cherished pet tortoise, has been reunited with its family in Mississippi weeks after disappearing during a deadly tornado outbreak in March. “He’s been through a lot,” ...
PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Frank, a 50-pound pet tortoise, has been found in western Michigan after a two-day search. Owner Bradley Clark tells The Grand Rapids Press that he got a call from ...
If you live in a dry, warm climate, the Desert tortoise is an excellent choice. These guys are low-maintenance, hardy, and ...