TUCSON, Ariz.— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced final critical habitat protection today for the endangered Sonoyta mud turtle. These highly aquatic turtles are found only in Pima County, ...

WASHINGTON – It may not be surprising that an “aquatic desert” turtle faces long odds in life, but environmentalists and biologists still welcomed this week’s endangered species designation for the ...

PHOENIX – Nearly three years after it won endangered species status, the Sonoyta mud turtle was granted 12.3 acres of protected habitat this week – but supporters worry that the habitat may no longer ...

The Sonoyta mud turtle, the Hawaiian ‘i’iwi, and the pearl darter The Sonoyta mud turtle, the Hawaiian ‘i’iwi, and the pearl darter The three join over 150 other species that have been protected as ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - There’s an effort to help save mud turtles in southern Arizona. Michael T. Bogan joined 13 News’ Devyn Shea on Tucson Now to talk about it. You can watch the entire interview ...

(CN) – A Hawaiian bird, an Arizona mud turtle and a small Mississippi fish have been added to the federal List of Endangered and Threatened Species, following years of effort by an environmental group ...

TUCSON, Ariz.— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today proposed critical habitat for the endangered Sonoyta mud turtle. These highly aquatic turtles are found only in Pima County, Ariz. and Sonora, ...