Desert tortoises — the iconic reptile of the Mojave Desert — face plenty of dangers in the wild that scientists say pose long-term threats to the species: ravens, humans and climate change, to name a ...

Over 9,000 of the rescued tortoises are now receiving care at a wildlife rehabilitation center in Madagascar Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013. Her ...

Tortoises make wonderful pets, but they can easily become stressed if their environment or care routine is not quite right. These slow-moving reptiles need specific conditions to feel safe and thrive ...

The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens have reintroduced 70 critically endangered Mojave desert tortoises to their native habitat on Edwards Air Force Base. Photo ...

Two gopher tortoises were spray painted with bright colors in Naples, Florida, causing a local conservancy to rush to their aid Conservancy of Southwest Florida An act of vandalism could have a ...

Tortoises are fascinating, long-lived reptiles that can make rewarding pets for the right person. However, they require specific care, a long-term commitment, and a solid understanding of their needs.

A Zoo Knoxville herpetologist will travel Friday to the African island of Madagascar to help save thousands of critically endangered tortoises in what officials call an unprecedented wildlife ...