The Mojave Desert tortoise has long been considered a threatened species, but in June, California declared it endangered.

Desert tortoises can live for decades, with a lifespan of up to 70 years in the wild and up to 100 years in captivity. Their diet consists of grasses, cactuses, wildflowers and other plants.

Looking for a winter job? The Mojave Desert Preserve has announced a limited number of job openings with the goal of ...

Sometimes, advocacy work in the California desert can feel like an uphill battle, but at this moment, I was reminded of all the reasons I love the desert and its creatures. At NPCA, we’ve been working ...

Applicants must fill out a form and email it to the DWR at [email protected]. Along with a $10 fee, they must also have a habitat that meets the DWR's guidelines.

Spotting a Mojave Desert tortoise is increasingly difficult in the American Southwest. The tortoises, with their unmistakable ...

But listed as threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Mohave desert tortoise is impacted by ongoing threats, including loss, degradation and fragmentation of habitat due to development.

It continues by stating that Clark County and other signatories adopted the Clark County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan to protect the desert tortoise and 77 other species. The suit ...

The Mojave Desert tortoise has long been considered a threatened species, but in June, California declared it endangered.

But listed as threatened by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Mohave desert tortoise is impacted by ongoing threats, including loss, degradation and fragmentation of habitat due to development.