Judge closes 2,000 miles of trails for fast off-roaders to protect the world’s slowest animal

A federal judge says Mojave Desert tortoises deserve protecting from roaring trucks ...

Mojave Desert wildlife crossings take shape with $5.5 million grant

Two wildlife crossings in the Mojave Desert will hit the drawing board thanks to a $5.5 million state-funded grant.

The Mojave Desert is a hot spot for off-roading. Here's why a judge shut down more than 2,200 miles of trails

The Bureau of Land Management was ordered to close down popular off-roading trails in parts of the Mojave in order to protect the imperiled desert tortoise.
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Off-Roaders Left With Just 3,800 Miles Of Trails After Judge Shuts Down 2,200 Miles To Preserve An Endangered Keystone Species

Hopefully this court order will help the desert tortoise population rebuild, to regain the delicate natural balance of the Mojave.
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Judge orders 2,000 miles of Mojave OHV trails closed to protect desert tortoise

The desert tortoise, a once-resilient reptile, is a keystone species in the Mojave Desert, where other animals depend for ...