Utah wants you to adopt a Mojave desert tortoise, as long as you don’t live in this county

If you’re looking for a lifelong best friend, Utah has a solution for you.

Wanted: Good homes for 15 desert tortoises up for adoption in Utah

Utah wildlife officials announced on Tuesday that they have 15 Mojave desert tortoises available for adoption, and they’re ...
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This iconic tortoise in the Mojave Desert is dying out. It could affect the whole ecosystem

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Spotting a Mojave Desert tortoise is ...
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State officials seek adoptive families for desert tortoises

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources needs homes for 15 protected Mojave Desert tortoises that can’t be returned to the ...
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Beloved Mojave Desert tortoises emerge at Snow Canyon State Park as temps reach 90 degrees

IVINS, Utah (KUTV) — There has been a spike in visitors at Snow Canyon State Park as beloved Mojave Desert tortoises make their way out in the 90-degree heat. “Lots of people will come to our park and ...

Wind advisory for Western Mojave Desert and Morongo Basin for Saturday and Sunday

On Thursday at 11:39 p.m. the NWS Las Vegas NV issued a wind advisory valid from Saturday 2 p.m. until Sunday 11 a.m. for ...
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Mojave Desert gold mine expansion seeks public comment

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comments on the proposed expansion of the Castle Mountain gold mine in the Mojave ...