The Mojave Desert tortoise has long been considered a threatened species, but in June, California declared it endangered.

Spotting a Mojave Desert tortoise is increasingly difficult in the American Southwest. The tortoises, with their unmistakable ...

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Looking for a winter job? The Mojave Desert Preserve has announced a limited number of job openings with the goal of protecting desert tortoises.

Researchers are working to save a tortoise that has been in the American southwest for millions of years. California has moved to put extra protections in place for the Mojave Desert tortoise.

At 1:47 a.m. on Sunday, the NWS Las Vegas NV issued an extreme heat warning valid for Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Eastern Mojave Desert, Including the Mojave National Preserve.

Discover the real story behind the thousands of Volkswagen and Audi diesel cars parked in the Mojave Desert after the emissions scandal.

Much-needed monsoon rains bring out desert wildlife in Arizona. Animals may wander in search of mates, moisture, and as a necessity to escape flooding.

Once a small Route 66 community, this desert town now fights a losing battle against windblown sand and shifting dunes.

Smoke from the Gifford Fire in Santa Barbara County has drifted east in the Victor Valley and High Desert region, prompting an air quality advisory.