In the early years of the 20th century, they still thrived within the Southwest's arid landscapes: As many as 1,000 tortoises per square mile once inhabited the Mojave. But by the end of last century, ...

Seventy critically endangered Mojave desert tortoises are bringing hope to their threatened species. Six months ago, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDWZA) and The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens ...

Temperatures in the Las Vegas Valley may be warming up, but Mojave Max is still missing ... the chillier side for Max,” Smith said. For desert tortoises to emerge from brumation, temperatures ...