Vulnerable

Tortoise (Desert)

Gopherus agassizii

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About

The desert tortoise is a slow-moving reptile adapted to life in arid environments. They can store water in their bladder and survive for long periods without drinking.

Habitat

Deserts and scrublands of the southwestern United States and Mexico

Diet

Herbivorous - grasses, wildflowers, and cacti

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Fun Facts

Desert tortoises can live for over 50 years in the wild.
They dig burrows up to 30 feet (9 meters) long to escape extreme temperatures.
During dry periods, they can survive by reabsorbing water from their bladder.

Conservation

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