Nevada is known for its desert bighorn sheep — the official state animal — and the desert tortoise, its official reptile. But ...

Explore the rugged terrain and rare plants at one of Arizona's newest and barely visited national monuments, a serene cactus ...

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A community in southern Madagascar has pulled together to save thousands of critically endangered tortoises swept away from their sanctuary and left swimming for ...

Flood waters a meter (3.2 feet) high engulfed the sanctuary, and the tortoises — many of them mere whippersnappers in the tortoise world at about 25-50 years old — were carried away.

This undated handout photo provided by the Turtle Survival Alliance shows staff members and volunteers rescuing some of the thousands of endangered tortoises that were washed away from the ...

Across the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's 98 acres, you'll find 230 animal species – including hummingbirds, coyotes and string rays – along with 1,200 local plant species. Next to the ...

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 ...

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A community in southern Madagascar has pulled together to save thousands of critically endangered tortoises swept away from their sanctuary and left swimming for their ...