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.

ARIZONA NEWS Arizona wildlife agency seeking homes for desert tortoises Apr 17, 2025, 5:30 PM | Updated: Apr 18, 2025, 11:45 am ...

Desert tortoise Arizona is home to two species of desert tortoises, both of which are protected in Arizona. Though it is illegal to capture one in the wild, you can adopt tortoises that can't be ...

This week on a special desert plants episode of Arizona Illustrated…how a “nature nerd” turned his passion into a career advocating for the Sonoran Desert; the unknown origins and ...