Desert tortoises have lived in the deserts of California, Arizona, Nevada and Utah since the Pleistocene. In the early years of the 20th century, they still thrived within the Southwest's arid ...

Certain animals like the kangaroo rat, desert tortoise, thorny devil, water-holding frog, and African lungfish survive long ...

Known for their manageable size and amiable temperament, Russian tortoises are an excellent choice for first-time tortoise owners. These small tortoises thrive in arid environments and are relatively ...