When Its #ThirstyThursday and you’re just looking for that puddle. Is it Puddle:30 yet? Photo: Brian Sandstrom #TurtleMonth #Desert #Tortoise #Conservation #Reptile #turtle #Sonoran #Mojave

Have you ever stared at one of those optical illusion pictures, waiting for the hidden image to appear, only to feel frustrated when nothing happens? You’re not alone. Many people struggle to.. Photo: Nicole Hernandez #TurtleMonth #Desert #Tortoise #Conservation #Reptile #turtle #Sonoran #Mojave

Hitting the Road? Plan to lend your support to the Desert Tortoise Council this Saturday! #TurtleMonth is almost... Photo: Cameron Rognan, 1st Place Winner, Tortoise Conservation category, 51st Symposium Photo Contest #Desert #Tortoise #Conservation #Reptile #turtle #Sonoran #Mojave 🧪 #science

NASA!!! Hear me out! I have a design proposal for your next generation of Mars Rovers… We have grown up on the images from Sojourner and Spirit, and 14 years were great runs for Opportunity and *Curiosity, *still active, and Perseverance may... #Desert #tortoise #NASA #Rovers #TurtleMonth

Environmental groups amend Northern Corridor lawsuit with new ESA violations www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/environ...

Out to Lunch : Back in One Hour #Desert #Tortoise #Conservation #Reptile #Mojave #Sonoran #TurtleMonth Photo: Alice Huslander, 1st Place, Captive Desert Tortoises category, 51st Annual Symposium Photo Contest

Tiburón Island, Post 2: Mercy Vaughn- “Home to the Comcaac people for over 4,000 years, this region is both culturally and biologically rich.... #Desert #Tortoise #Mexico #Conservation #Reptile #Sonoran #Tiburón Photos: Maribel Lopez, Andres Galindo,Taylor Dee, Nathan Shoutis, Ashley Spenceley

Mojave Max emerges on Mother’s Day! news3lv.com/news/local/m...

Don’t Judge Me! I have a very discerning palate… Tell us what you think this Desert Tortoise is eating in the comments! This photo reminds me of the story of two rival paleontologists….. #Desert #Tortoise #TurtleMonth #Conservation #Reptile #turtle #Sonoran #Mojave 🧪#science

In your eyes, the light, the heat… While living in the desert is sure to provide a creature with warmth and rays, #Desert #Tortoise #Conservation #Reptile #turtle #Sonoran #Mojave #TurtleMonth #science 🧪 Photo: Steve Fram, 3rd Place “Wild Tortoises” Category, 51st Symposium Photo Contest

Tiburón Island, Post 1: In November, a highly experienced team of 40 Desert Tortoise biologists from the U.S. and Mexico and in partnership with the... Photos: Maribel Lopez, Andres Galindo, Taylor Dee, Nathan Shoutis #Desert #Tortoise #Mexico #Conservation #Reptile #turtle #Sonoran #Tiburón

#FindThatTortoise Write “Spotted!” in the comments if you see me! It's naptime on Tiburón Island in the Gulf of California! Naps are more peaceful when visitors, well-wishers, or distant relations can’t find you. #Desert #Tortoise #Mexico #Reptile #Sonora #Science 🧪 #TurtleMonth 📸: Adrian Slade

I Can Tell That We are Gonna be Friends! What's not to love about a Gila Monster hanging.. #TurtleMonth #Desert #Tortoise #Conservation #Reptile #turtle #Sonoran #Mojave #Utah #Nevada #California #Mexico Photo: James Vanas, 2nd Place “Other Desert Animals” category, 51st Symposium Photo Contest

Looking for me? I'm Underground! Clark County, Nevada! Will Mojave Max break his Record? Mojave Max watch - the Desert Tortoise weather prognosticator is still brumating at Springs Preserve - he's now just 2 weeks away from his latest emergence date (May 8 in 2025) ever!... Photo: Mojave Max

‘Shell’ Yeah! Desert Tortoises Available for Adoption in Utah The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is seeking adoptive owners for 15 desert tortoises... #Desert #Tortoise #Utah #Conservation #Reptile #turtle #Mojave Photo: Mojave Desert Tortoise, Jeff Servoss, Public Domain

Happy Earth Day! Every Year from April 22nd, through World Turtle Day® on May 23rd, we celebrate Desert Tortoises all #TurtleMonth long!... Photo: Cameron Rognan, 1st Place Winner, Wild Tortoises category, 51st Symposium Photo Contest #Desert #Tortoise #EarthDay #Conservation #Sonoran #Mojave

The official state reptile of Nevada has been classified as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act since 1990, with habitat loss due to human development, increased predation and disease all contributing to their declining numbers.... lasvegasweekly.com/news/2026/ap...

The Red Cliffs Desert Reserve came into existence in 1996 to protect the federally threatened Mojave desert tortoise and its habitat. Thirty years later, Southern Utahns can assist in tortoise recovery with nothing but their phones & a little bit of information. www.stgeorgeutah.com/life/be-red-...

Attendees of last month's 51st Annual DTC Symposium should have just received an email from us. A reminder that you will have access to the symposium session recordings for TWO MORE WEEKS! In that email you will find the link and password to view the recordings. Photo: Becca Cozad

Congratulations to Lourdes Gabriela Canizales Juárez, Biologist | Master´s Degree Student (Master of Science in Natural Resources), Sonora Institute of Technology (ITSON), Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, México, on her winning proposal for the 2026 David J. Morafka Memorial Research Award. As part of the...

Monday? No thanks, I'll just stay right here... Photo: Adrian Slade From the DTC supported, November 2025 expedition to Tiburon Island in the Gulf of California and the adjacent mainland.

Check Your Email.... Attendees of last month's 51st Annual DTC Symposium should have just received an email from us. You will have access to the symposium session recordings for the month of April! In that email you… Photo: Maria Belen Luzuriaga (DTC supported survey work last year in Mexico.)

If you were unable to attend this year's Annual Business Meeting at the DTC Symposium in February, here is the link to view the recording! vimeo.com/1178478250?s...

Tortoises Rescued From Dig Site At Joshua Tree National Park www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2026/03/tort...

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 West Mojave Landscape Resilience and Desert Tortoise Recovery Partnership (RASP) 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP)! In 2026, the West Mojave Landscape Resilience and RASP will provide funding to...

Responsible OHV recreationalists and conservationists all LOVE the desert and its wildlife. We are all stakeholders and stewards. With that, comes the responsibility to recognize when a certain way of land management harms the most sensitive areas of the desert we love, and to adjust accordingly,

Court Halts Construction of Utah Highway Through Red Cliffs National Conservation Area [Center for Biological Diversity] For Immediate Release: WASHINGTON— A U.S. District Court on Sunday granted a motion from conservation organizations to block ground-disturbing activities associated with...

From the LA Times, This California reptile closed down a Mojave Desert haven for off-road racing… Since the 1970s, tortoise populations have fallen by 96% in some plots monitored by biologist Kristin Berry of the U.S. Geological Survey. www.latimes.com/environment/...

The Desert Tortoise Council would like to thank long-time supporter Ecocentric, LLC for Co-Sponsoring this year's 51st Annual Symposium Pre-Conference Mixer on February 24th! ecocentricnv.com Register to attend in person, virtually, or for evening events! deserttortoise.org/annual-sympo...

The Desert Tortoise Council would like to thank long-time supporter SNEI Biological for Co-Sponsoring this year's 51st Annual Symposium Pre-Conference Mixer on February 24th! www.snei.com Register to attend in person, virtually, or for evening events! deserttortoise.org/annual-sympo...

A highway through Desert Tortoise habitat? What the Northern Corridor’s revival means for southern Utah.... Photo: (Jason Jones | Utah Division of Wildlife Resources) A Desert Tortoise in its native habitat in Washington County.

Options... There is nothing like attending in person, and we all want to see you at the 51st Annual Symposium! If it just isn't possible this year, we have options. Virtual attendance is available again at a new, lower rate. If you can only make it in-person for a day, we have... Photo: Focardi

Open Mic Social Wednesday the 23rd! You’re Invited: Desert-Inspired Open Mic Night Calling all Desert Tortoise Council Symposium attendees and tortoise folks! Join us for a relaxed Open Mic Social on Wednesday, February 25 | 6:00–9:00 PM....

Federal Judge Protects Desert Tortoises From California Off-Road Vehicles “The Desert Tortoise Council is encouraged to see that the courts recognize just how bad it has gotten for the desert tortoise,” said Ed LaRue of the Desert Tortoise Council. “The Bureau of Land Management has.. Photo: USFWS

TODAY! 51st Annual Symposium Special Hotel Rates are ENDING TODAY! Book Your Room NOW for the Symposium Rate! Our special symposium pricing ends today! After today, rates go up and we can't... #desert #tortoise #lasvegas #2026 #symposium #mojave #sonora #california #mexico #utah #arizona #nevada

51st Annual Symposium Special Hotel Rates are ENDING! Please Book Your Room Today! Our special conference pricing is about to come to an end! After that, rates go up and we can't guarantee you a room at the venue! Reserve that room now! Don't miss out! deserttortoise.org/annual-sympo...

Don't Sleep Through This Alarm! Early registration rates for the Desert Tortoise Council Symposium END TODAY! Hotel pricing ends soon. This is Your Last Chance to Register at Early Rates! Make Your Hotel Reservations Before the Low Rates Disappear Entirely! deserttortoise.org/annual-sympo...

You've made it through the Holidays, the New Year has begun. The gifts were given, the gatherings were enjoyed. Now you're back to work and realizing that early registration rates for the Desert Tortoise Council Symposium end in 10 DAYS!

NDOT completes 57 wildlife crossings across southern Nevada to reduce vehicle strikes www.fox5vegas.com/2025/12/31/n...

Well, 2025 is drawing to a close and we wanted to say “Thank You” to everyone who reads this. Thank you for paying attention to Desert Tortoises and their plight. Thank you for supporting us... #ThankYou #HappyNewYear #Mojave #Sonora #Desert #Tortoise #Utah #Arizona #Mexico #Nevada #California

Happy Holidays from the Desert Tortoise Council. We hope the season has been a bright one for you and yours! Photo: Sarah Berryman

NDOT Reaches Substantial Completion on U.S. 95 Roadway Rehabilitation Project Near Searchlight Crossings • Culverts • Connectivity Photo: NDOW www.dot.nv.gov/Home/Compone...

3-year study sheds new light on Mojave desert tortoises, other wildlife in Beaver Dam Wash www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/3-year-...

Look at that face! Are you buttoning up those last few gifts for the holiday season? Drop a few of these Amazon Wishlist items in your cart for the DTC!... Photo: C. Chan. Sonoran Desert Tortoise from recent DTC grant funded surveys in Sonora, Mexico. #Mexico #Sonora #Desert #Tortoise #Research

Now is the perfect time to select your entries for the 51st Annual Symposium Photo Contest! Each year we encourage our membership to submit their best... Photo: 1st Place Winner 2025, Captive Desert Tortoises category, Taylor Dee #desert #tortoise #photo #contest #reptile #science #conservation