Lake Mead national recreation area - Desert tortoise
Desert tortoise in burrow Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Lake Mead national recreation area - Desert tortoise
Desert tortoise Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Measuring a desert tortoise - Public Domain image, National Parks Gall...
Monitoring the Desert Tortoise at Lake Mead
Desert Tortoise II - National Parks Gallery
A desert tortoise walks along a bed of gravel.
Inspecting a desert tortoise - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...
Biologist inspecting a desert tortoise. Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Desert Tortoise I - National Parks Gallery
An endangered species, desert tortoises are infrequently seen. Sleeping in their burrows for up to 95% of their lives, they emerge infrequently after rains lead to a blooming of the flowers that make up their f... More
Desert tortoise in burrow - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Desert tortoise in burrow Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Desert Tortoise Coloring Page - Drawing. Public domain image.
Zion is the northern edge of the range for the desert tortoise.
Desert tortoise near tortoise fencing
Desert tortoise near tortoise fencing Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
2008 Figure 6. Desert tortoise monitoring (3 photos)
Public domain photograph of Zion National Park, mountains, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
2008 Figure 6. Desert tortoise monitoring (3 photos)
Picryl description: Public domain image of wildlife, wild animals, nature, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Tuzigoot National Monument - Desert Tortoise blends in
This Desert Tortoise was spotted near Tavasci Marsh at Tuzigoot. See how its colorings blend in with the soil and rocks!
Desert Tortoise in Den - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Desert Tortoise in Den Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tortoise Hatching, Saguaro national park
A newborn tortoise out for a stroll Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Lake Mead national recreation area - Desert Tortoise
Desert Tortoise Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Desert Tortoise Emerging from Den
Desert Tortoise Emerging from Den Public domain photograph of a cave, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Desert Tortoise enjoys a Prickly Pear Cactus Fruit
The Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) emerges from its underground den in the spring and feeds on vegetation -- the sweet fruits of Prickly Pear Cactus are a particular favorite.
Tuzigoot National Monument - Desert Tortoise close up
Desert Tortoises are reptiles in the Testudinidae family. When this picture was taken this one was the size of two medium-to-large female hands.
Students Tracking the Desert Tortoise
Students Tracking the Desert Tortoise Public domain photograph of cactus plant, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Desert Tortoise with Radio Telemetry
Desert Tortoise with Radio Telemetry Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Lava Beds National Monument - Joseph Dixon National Parks collection
Neg#: 7240, Desert Tortoise Near Death Valley, 58a, Wildlife Portfolio- NPS, Joseph Dixon Collection, Print
Zion National Park, Desert Tortoise
This hatchling is 2 inches in length! Desert tortoises are a threatened species and are rarely seen in the park.
Desert tortoise, Death Valley National Park, 2015.
Desert tortoises (Gopherus agassizii) can live in areas with ground temperatures exceeding 140 degrees because they dig underground burrows to escape the intense heat. At least 95% of their lives are spent in t... More
Desert tortoise, Saguaro National Park, 2015.
Desert tortoises (Gopherus agassizii) will spend 95% of their lives in underground burrows. These amazing creatures can live in areas with ground temperatures exceeding 140 degrees because they dig underground ... More
Desert tortoise, Zion National Park, 2015.
To escape the intense heat in Zion, they dig burrows up to 30 feet in length and spend 95% of their time in burrows.
Cpl. Rigoberto Felix, a member of the Special Response
Cpl. Rigoberto Felix, a member of the Special Response Team on Marine Crops Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., found a desert tortoise crossing the road near the base's rifle range, May 13. Felix contacted Stephan... More
Surprise Springs is an archaeological site protected
Surprise Springs is an archaeological site protected by the Conservation Law Enforcement Officers located aboard the Combat Center. CLEO works to enforce laws that protect the base’s cultural and archaeological... More
A 3-year-old desert tortoise rests in a visitor's gloved
A 3-year-old desert tortoise rests in a visitor's gloved hands Sept. 30, 2015, at the Combat Center's Tortoise Research and Captive Rearing Site. The young tortoise, which is about the size of a deck of cards, ... More
Thelma, one of the Combat Center's two ambassadors,
Thelma, one of the Combat Center's two ambassadors, makes an appearance at the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs-hosted ceremony for the first release of tortoises from the Combat Center’s Desert Tort... More
A tortoise walking across a cement surface. Desert tortoise 36 inch re...
A turtle in the sun. A turtle on a stone surface. Public domain stock photo.
A turtle hatched out of an egg on the sand. Desert tortoise hatching b...
Stock photography: A baby turtle hatching from an egg / A turtle hatched out of an egg on the sand.
A close up of a turtle on a rock. Desert tortoise macro wildlife.
A tortoise on a log in the desert / A close up of a tortoise's head - public domain macro photography.
What I’ve Learned: Brian Henen. Marine Corps air ground combat center
Brian Henen, ecologist, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, has been involved in conservation his entire life and studied various tortoise species for more than 20 years. Throughout his career, he has ... More
Maj. Jamison Fox, officer in charge, Exercise Logistics
Maj. Jamison Fox, officer in charge, Exercise Logistics Coordination Center, instructs his son, Aiden, 8, cub scout, troop 78, on the operation of the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon at the Indoor Simulated Marksma... More
Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, Combat Center Commanding
Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, Combat Center Commanding General, explains the mission of the Combat Center to Congressman Raul Ruiz during his visit to the Combat Center, March 18, 2016. Ruiz serves as the cong... More
Mary Lane Poe, biologist, Natural Resources and
Mary Lane Poe, biologist, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, tracks released desert tortoises using directional antennas and receivers at Sand Hill training area aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat ... More
A 6-month old desert tortoise eats aboard Marine Corps
A 6-month old desert tortoise eats aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., April 12, 2017. The Tortoise Research and Captive Rearing Site is a long-term assessment of how to prot... More
Cpl. Rigoberto Felix, a member of the Special Response
Cpl. Rigoberto Felix, a member of the Special Response Team on Marine Crops Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., found a desert tortoise crossing the road near the base's rifle range, May 13. Felix contacted Stephan... More
Richard Frausto, conservation law enforcement officer,
Richard Frausto, conservation law enforcement officer, Natural and Cultural Resources, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, performs a patrol to ensure the protection of natural and cultural resources o... More
Thelma, one of the Combat Center's two ambassadors,
Thelma, one of the Combat Center's two ambassadors, makes an appearance at the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs-hosted ceremony for the first release of tortoises from the Combat Center’s Desert Tort... More
Combat Center Chief of Staff Col. James F. Harp welcomes
Combat Center Chief of Staff Col. James F. Harp welcomes guests to the installation's Tortoise Research and Captive Rearing Site on Sept. 30, 2015. With him is Lt. Col. Tim Pochop, director of the Natural Resou... More
Congressman Raul Ruiz speaks to Marines at Phelps Mess
Congressman Raul Ruiz speaks to Marines at Phelps Mess Hall during his visit to the Combat Center, March 18, 2016. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo/Released)
Cpl. Matthew Barnes, assaultman, 3rd Battalion, 7th
Cpl. Matthew Barnes, assaultman, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, observes the Mark 19 Grenade Launcher as Devin Castanon, 12, boy scout, Troop 72, prepares to fire at the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Train... More
Thelma and Louise, a pair of captive female desert
Thelma and Louise, a pair of captive female desert tortoises who live at the Tortoise Research and Captive Rearing Site and serve as ambassadors for educational programs conducted by Natural Resources and Envir... More
Dr. Brian Henen, base ecologist, Natural Resources
Dr. Brian Henen, base ecologist, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, explains the desert tortoise’s behavior to the Commanding General, Brig. Gen. William F. Mullen III, April 12, 2017, during the Dese... More
Cpl. Rigoberto Felix, a member of the Special Response
Cpl. Rigoberto Felix, a member of the Special Response Team on Marine Crops Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., found a desert tortoise crossing the road near the base's rifle range, May 13. Felix contacted Stephan... More
Richard Frausto, conservation law enforcement officer,
Richard Frausto, conservation law enforcement officer, Natural and Cultural Resources, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, checks his computer during a patrol of the Combat Center’s ranges, Sept. 25, 2... More
Thelma, one of the Combat Center's two ambassadors,
Thelma, one of the Combat Center's two ambassadors, makes an appearance at the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs-hosted ceremony for the first release of tortoises from the Combat Center’s Desert Tort... More
Combat Center Chief of Staff Col. James F. Harp; Beth
Combat Center Chief of Staff Col. James F. Harp; Beth Bogue, field representative for Assemblyman Chad Mayes, and Michelle Blair of the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Division watch as CM-4, a wild... More
Lance Cpl. Christopher Bailey, assaultman, 3rd Battalion,
Lance Cpl. Christopher Bailey, assaultman, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, directs fire as Devin Castanon, 12, boy scout, Troop 72, prepares to fire a M240B Machine Gun at the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship ... More
Lt. Col. Timothy Pochop, director, Natural Resources
Lt. Col. Timothy Pochop, director, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, points out the different parts of the Archeology and Paleontology Curation Center to Congressman Raul Ruiz during his visit to the... More
Mary Lane Poe, biologist, Natural Resources and
Mary Lane Poe, biologist, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, feeds the juvenile tortoises too young to be released at the enclosures at the Headstart facility at the Tortoise Research and Captive Rear... More
Commanding General, Brig. Gen. William F. Mullen III,
Commanding General, Brig. Gen. William F. Mullen III, observes as Peter Praschag, a biologist assisting with the translocation, swabs inside the mouth of a desert tortoise as part of a health assessment, April ... More
Richard Frausto, conservation law enforcement officer,
Richard Frausto, conservation law enforcement officer, Natural and Cultural Resources, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, patrols the Combat Center’s ranges enforcing laws protecting the unique and ir... More
Thelma, one of the Combat Center's two ambassadors,
Thelma, one of the Combat Center's two ambassadors, makes an appearance at the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs-hosted ceremony for the first release of tortoises from the Combat Center’s Desert Tort... More
Dr. Brian Henen, an ecologist with the Combat Center's
Dr. Brian Henen, an ecologist with the Combat Center's Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Division, counts the growth rings on CM-4, a wild male desert tortoise, that entered an open outer gate at the ... More
Brian Henen, ecologist, Natural Resources and Environmental
Brian Henen, ecologist, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, shows Congressman Raul Ruiz how to determine the age of a desert tortoise during his visit to the Combat Center, March 18, 2016. (Official Ma... More
Col. Jay Wylie, assistant chief of staff, G-4 Logistics,
Col. Jay Wylie, assistant chief of staff, G-4 Logistics, explains the purpose and design of the Marine Corps’ Amphibious Assault Vehicle to boy scouts at the Exercise Support Division’s staging area during the ... More
Mary Lane Poe, biologist, Natural Resources and
Mary Lane Poe, biologist, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, tracks released desert tortoises using directional antennas and receivers at Sand Hill training area aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat ... More
Commanding General, Brig. Gen. William F. Mullen III,
Commanding General, Brig. Gen. William F. Mullen III, observes as a desert tortoise receives a health assessment, April 12, 2017, during the desert tortoise translocation aboard the Marine Corps Air Ground Comb... More
Dr. Ken Nagy, University of California, Los Angeles
Dr. Ken Nagy, University of California, Los Angeles research professor, holds No. 2-4, the tortoise of the hour Sept. 30, 2015. The 9-year-old female is one of the first 35 desert tortoises raised at the Combat... More
Louise, one of the Combat Center's two ambassadors,
Louise, one of the Combat Center's two ambassadors, makes an appearance at the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs-hosted ceremony for the first release of tortoises from the Combat Center’s Desert Tort... More
Charlene Keck, collections manager, Archelogy and
Charlene Keck, collections manager, Archelogy and Paleontology Curation Center, explains different artifacts that are found aboard the Combat Center during the Boy Scout Camp Out for local Boy Scouts of America... More
Lt. Col. Timothy Pochop, director, Natural Resources
Lt. Col. Timothy Pochop, director, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, presents examples of petroglyphs that can be found aboard the Combat Center to Congressman Raul Ruiz during his visit to the insta... More
Combat Center Chief of Staff Col. James F. Harp gently
Combat Center Chief of Staff Col. James F. Harp gently sets No. 2-4, a desert tortoise hatched nine years ago at the installation's Tortoise Research and Captive Rearing Site, next to a burrow that biologists d... More
Louise, one of the Combat Center's two ambassadors,
Louise, one of the Combat Center's two ambassadors, makes an appearance at the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs-hosted ceremony for the first release of tortoises from the Combat Center’s Desert Tort... More
Local Boy Scouts of America troops visit the Tortoise
Local Boy Scouts of America troops visit the Tortoise Garden at the Archelogy and Paleontology Curation Center to meet Thelma and Louise, ambassadors of the Desert Tortoise, during the Boy Scout Camp Out for lo... More
Louise, one of the Combat Center's two ambassadors,
Louise, one of the Combat Center's two ambassadors, makes an appearance at the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs-hosted ceremony for the first release of tortoises from the Combat Center’s Desert Tort... More
Local Boy Scouts of America troops observe and participate
Local Boy Scouts of America troops observe and participate in the Rollover Simulator at the Battle Simulation Center located at Camp Wilson during the Boy Scout Camp Out for local Boy Scouts of America troops M... More
Louise, one of the Combat Center's two ambassadors,
Louise, one of the Combat Center's two ambassadors, makes an appearance at the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs-hosted ceremony for the first release of tortoises from the Combat Center’s Desert Tort... More
Nicole Fenstermaker, unit commissioner, Boy Scouts
Nicole Fenstermaker, unit commissioner, Boy Scouts of America stands at the position of attention as Troop 77’s color guard detail prepare to retrieve the National and Marine Corps colors at Camp Wilson before ... More
Louise, one of the Combat Center's two ambassadors,
Louise, one of the Combat Center's two ambassadors, makes an appearance at the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs-hosted ceremony for the first release of tortoises from the Combat Center’s Desert Tort... More
Order of the Arrow nominees stand on line as three
Order of the Arrow nominees stand on line as three members of the order, dressed in Native American regalia to honor the past, give background on what the nomination of the scouts behind them signifies during t... More
Louise, one of the Combat Center's two ambassadors,
Louise, one of the Combat Center's two ambassadors, makes an appearance at the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs-hosted ceremony for the first release of tortoises from the Combat Center’s Desert Tort... More
Boy scouts with Troop 180 perform a medical evacuation
Boy scouts with Troop 180 perform a medical evacuation drill under the supervision of Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 during a Boy Scout Camp Out at Camp Wilson, March 19, 2016. (Official Marine C... More
A 3-year-old tortoise makes an appearance at the Natural
A 3-year-old tortoise makes an appearance at the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs-hosted ceremony for the first release of tortoises from the Combat Center’s Desert Tortoise Headstart Program, Septem... More
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Brandon Fenstermaker, troop
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Brandon Fenstermaker, troop leader, provides directions to boy scouts with Troop 77 prior to beginning a land navigation exercise during a Boy Scout Camp Out at Camp Wilson, March 19, 20... More
A 3-year-old tortoise makes an appearance at the Natural
A 3-year-old tortoise makes an appearance at the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs-hosted ceremony for the first release of tortoises from the Combat Center’s Desert Tortoise Headstart Program, Septem... More
Boy scouts with Troop 180 race to put on fire retardant
Boy scouts with Troop 180 race to put on fire retardant suits under the supervision of Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 during a Boy Scout Camp Out at Camp Wilson, March 19, 2016. (Official Marine ... More
A 3-year-old tortoise makes an appearance at the Natural
A 3-year-old tortoise makes an appearance at the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs-hosted ceremony for the first release of tortoises from the Combat Center’s Desert Tortoise Headstart Program, Septem... More
Cpl. Austin Savage, crash fire rescue specialist, Marine
Cpl. Austin Savage, crash fire rescue specialist, Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 spots Trent Fenstermaker, as he operates the hose during a Boy Scout Camp Out at Camp Wilson, March 19, 2016. (Official Marine ... More
A 3-year-old tortoise makes an appearance at the Natural
A 3-year-old tortoise makes an appearance at the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs-hosted ceremony for the first release of tortoises from the Combat Center’s Desert Tortoise Headstart Program, Septem... More
Marines from Headquarters Battalion help boy scouts
Marines from Headquarters Battalion help boy scouts from Boy Scouts of America troops 72, 77, 78 and 180 unravel and hold onto the national colors before the playing of morning colors at Lance Cpl. Torrey L. Gr... More
A wild male tortoise visits the Natural Resources and
A wild male tortoise visits the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs-hosted ceremony for the first release of tortoises from the Combat Center’s Desert Tortoise Headstart Program, September 30, 2015. NRE... More
A wild male tortoise visits the Natural Resources and
A wild male tortoise visits the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs-hosted ceremony for the first release of tortoises from the Combat Center’s Desert Tortoise Headstart Program, September 30, 2015. NRE... More
A wild male tortoise visits the Natural Resources and
A wild male tortoise visits the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs-hosted ceremony for the first release of tortoises from the Combat Center’s Desert Tortoise Headstart Program, September 30, 2015. NRE... More
A wild male tortoise visits the Natural Resources and
A wild male tortoise visits the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs-hosted ceremony for the first release of tortoises from the Combat Center’s Desert Tortoise Headstart Program, September 30, 2015. NRE... More
A wild male tortoise visits the Natural Resources and
A wild male tortoise visits the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs-hosted ceremony for the first release of tortoises from the Combat Center’s Desert Tortoise Headstart Program, September 30, 2015. NRE... More
Tortoise 2-4 prepares to be released at the Natural
Tortoise 2-4 prepares to be released at the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs-hosted ceremony for the first release of tortoises from the Combat Center’s Desert Tortoise Headstart Program, September 3... More
Combat Center Chief of Staff, Col. James F. Harp releases
Combat Center Chief of Staff, Col. James F. Harp releases tortoise 2-4 during the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs-hosted ceremony for the first release of tortoises from the Combat Center’s Desert T... More
Tortoise 2-4 takes her first steps in the wild after
Tortoise 2-4 takes her first steps in the wild after being released at the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs-hosted ceremony for the first release of tortoises from the Combat Center’s Desert Tortoise... More
Tortoise 2-4 takes her first steps in the wild after
Tortoise 2-4 takes her first steps in the wild after being released at the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs-hosted ceremony for the first release of tortoises from the Combat Center’s Desert Tortoise... More
Tortoise 2-4 takes her first steps in the wild after
Tortoise 2-4 takes her first steps in the wild after being released at the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs-hosted ceremony for the first release of tortoises from the Combat Center’s Desert Tortoise... More
Tortoise 2-4 heads off in to the wild after being released
Tortoise 2-4 heads off in to the wild after being released at the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs-hosted ceremony for the first release of tortoises from the Combat Center’s Desert Tortoise Headstar... More
Tortoise 2-4 heads off in to the wild after being released
Tortoise 2-4 heads off in to the wild after being released at the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs-hosted ceremony for the first release of tortoises from the Combat Center’s Desert Tortoise Headstar... More