Ever dreamt of having a pet dinosaur? Well, turtles and tortoises come pretty darn close! These captivating creatures have been roaming the Earth for millions of years, and with proper care, they can become cherished ...
If you’ve considered adopting a desert tortoise, this is for you! Arizona is now accepting applications for AZ Desert Tortoise adoptions. Each year, Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) offers residents a chance to adopt ...
Not very long ago, we had a turtle named Augustine. Many of you will remember our years with this little guy. We sort of inherited Aug from my dad, who had received him as ...
We just saw the new blockbuster movie, Jurassic World, and it was wonderful! “Clicker-trained velociraptors?” ‘Yes, please!” As we sat in the darkened theater, I could hear the kids whispering, “Mom, can I have a ...
While desert tortoise numbers appear to be declining in the wild, the number of tortoises being held in captivity is increasing at an alarming rate. The Arizona Game and Fish Department, through its Tortoise Adoption ...
Most reptiles are carnivores, and eat whole prey or insects. Some reptiles (adult green iguanas, for example), are herbivores and eat green plants. There are about 250 species of turtles, 25 species of crocodilians, 5,500 ...