People often use the words turtle and tortoise interchangeably, but these reptiles have distinct differences: Turtle shells are typically more flattened and not as deeply domed as tortoise shells, but ...

the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has relegated the eastern population of gopher tortoises to its “candidate list” — a waiting list for imperiled species in need of protection but offering no real ...

The desert tortoise was added to the endangered species list in 1990. Shortly after, grazing permits were restricted or rescinded in DWMA zones across Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and California.

Presence of Indian Star Tortoise on the land of proposed auction at Kancha Gachibowli is highlighted in the public interest ...