The Arizona Game and Fish Department started its tortoise adoption campaign in February. While 130 tortoises have been adopted, 140 still need a home.
Jamie Donnelly Arizona Game and Fish Department is even using Mother's Day in its pitch to find homes for more than 100 Sonoran desert tortoises.
About 130 tortoises have been adopted since the start of the campaign. But wildlife biologists are caring for 140 more tortoises they hope will find a home soon. Desert tortoises spend their time outdoors and require a burrow enclosure in order to protect them from extreme temperatures. Those who are looking to adopt a tortoise must show the AZGFD that they have a burrow ready prior to applying.
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