When it comes to caring for small animals, many people incorrectly assume that the smaller the pet means the smaller the work. In reality, caring for a tortoise can require a lot of space, time, and ...

It was triple-digit heat when Rufus chose to take a lunchtime stroll. Placing one stumpy leg in front of another, the agile +80-year-old cruised right over to a juicy hibiscus petal. He took a bite, ...

Sonoran desert tortoises have emerged from hibernation this spring, and many of them are in need of a place to call home. Arizona Game and Fish is offering free adoptions of these captive reptiles ...