NORTH PORT, Fla. — A community wide search in North Port led to the safe return of a missing African spurred tortoise named ...

His research shows that many species’ designated critical habitats overlap little with maps of climate refugia – places that are less vulnerable to climate impacts. And they mostly lack protected ...

"Poppy the Prairie Dog is an irresistibly cute and playful prairie dog who loves to explore and share her adorable antics.

The monument also serves to preserve the area's incredibly biodiverse land, nearly two-thirds of which is critical habitat for the endangered Mojave Desert tortoise and the desert pupfish.

She watches the sunset every night. We talked to Georgie's mom, Savannah, about adopting a tortoise the same age as her, and how Georgie lets her mom know she's not afraid!

U.S. News Insider Tip: On the way to the ranch, observe giant tortoises harmoniously coexisting with cows. Upon arrival, savor a traditional Galapagos coffee with lemongrass. Also, seize the ...

During the house move the former owner had left behind their pet tortoise to continue his hibernation, planning to later come and collect the beloved pet. But Vinnie and the family only ...

Many local plants and animals rely on fire for survival. For example, gopher tortoises require periodic fire to maintain their habitat quality, according to UF. Longleaf pines and other local ...

Jan. 29—A busted valve at the Canton mill property led to water shortages and a boil-water advisory in the town over the weekend — and for a time, left crews scrambling to figure out how to ...

A Seminole County restaurant was the lone shutdown the week of Jan. 19-25, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Chianti’s Pizza & Pasta at 1819 ...

a pair of tortoises at the Maria Mitchell Association’s Hinchman House Natural Science Museum. Mzee and Melvin grew considerably throughout 2024, and it became apparent that their current habitat ...

The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) reported that a gopher tortoise, which was in rehab for 164 days with partner Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW), was rehabilitated ...