Recent studies on red-footed tortoises prove that they're not only emotional, but can have long-lasting mood changes.

The Mojave Desert Tortoise is a famous symbol of the American Southwest and one that faces something of a paradox – while the wild tortoise is designated as threatened by the Endangered Species Act, ...

If you live in a dry, warm climate, the Desert tortoise is an excellent choice. These guys are low-maintenance, hardy, and ...

A chimpanzee got out of its enclosure at the Indianapolis Zoo, forcing the zoo to be placed on lockdown.It all unfolded ...

The female chimp, Mara, got out of the International Chimpanzee Complex at the Indianapolis Zoo at around 10 a.m.

About 10:10 a.m. the Indianapolis Fire Department was dispatched to the zoo for an "animal bite" call. People visiting the ...

Kendra Coulter's new book, "The Tortoise Tale", helps us recognize the interconnectedness of all life and shows how an unlikely wild neighbor can help us see ourselves anew.

At some national parks such as Joshua Tree and Death Valley, it's been hard to tell the federal government is shut down.

Retire just steps away from Yosemite's awe-inspiring views at a city that boasts affordable housing rates and plenty of ...

In the span of only four days, almost 200 pets found homes during the Veterans Weekend Adoption special, reported the ...