Now that we're in the month of May and have seen temperatures consistently in the upper 80s—many locals are asking "where is ...

Mojave Max, the desert tortoise who serves as a mascot for the Clark County Desert Conservation Program, has not yet emerged ...

That may seem like a lot of work, but Gleich said once the burrow is built, “they’re pretty low maintenance after that.” Hi, hello! Just your friendly neighborhood desert tortoise comin' in ...

Therefore, they are now seeking a home where they can happily crawl around and burrow in. “Desert tortoises offer longtime companionship without the drama,” said Tegan Wolf, Desert Tortoise ...

Thomas, the 200-pound tortoise, recently visited the Rotary Club of St. Francisville and Bains Lower Elementary School, ...

Desert Tortoise Adoption Program coordinator. "Tortoises are affectionate and low maintenance." Prospective adopters must build a burrow to protect tortoises from Arizona's extreme temperatures.

Those looking to adopt a desert tortoise must have a burrow ready prior to submitting an application. Arizonans can only adopt one tortoise per household. Breeding captive tortoises is illegal.

Mojave Max, the desert tortoise mascot of the Clark County Desert ... will emerge from his underground burrow at the Springs Preserve after his brumation, or hibernation for reptiles.

Max has not yet emerged from his burrow at Springs Preserve in Las Vegas, setting a new record for the latest date of his ...