Desert tortoises need homes. Here's what to know about adopting these reptiles in Phoenix
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Desert tortoises need homes. Here's what to know about adopting these reptiles in Phoenix
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One minute of a desert tortoise walking for your viewing pleasure, coming right up. 🐢 Desert tortoises are tough survivors and have several adaptations that help them thrive in the dry heat. Their flattened front legs allow them to easily dig and create burrows to keep warm on cold nights and keep cool during the hot summer. They can also store water in their bladder and save it for emergencies. They obtain most of their moisture through food but still need a good drink every so often. When it
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One minute of a desert tortoise walking for your viewing pleasure, coming right up. 🐢 Desert tortoises are tough survivors and have several adaptations that help them thrive in the dry heat. Their flattened front legs allow them to easily dig and create burrows to keep warm on cold nights and keep cool during the hot summer. They can also store water in their bladder and save it for emergencies. They obtain most of their moisture through food but still need a good drink every so often. When it
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Male desert tortoises have the most testosterone of all reptiles. They can walk for miles every day looking for a fight, as combat is how they determine who's the alpha male. That's just another reason why this incredible creature needs a lot of wilderness in which to roam. This month we are hoping to acquire two areas in the Mojave that are "critical" desert tortoise habitat. To find out how you can help, go to our blog: http://bit.ly/2BONChJ | Mojave Desert Land Trust
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Male desert tortoises have the most testosterone of all reptiles. They can walk for miles every day looking for a fight, as combat is how they determine who's the alpha male. That's just another reason why this incredible creature needs a lot of wilderness in which to roam. This month we are hoping to acquire two areas in the Mojave that are "critical" desert tortoise habitat. To find out how you can help, go to our blog: http://bit.ly/2BONChJ | Mojave Desert Land Trust
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It’s #DesertTortoiseWeek! 🐢 Every ecosystem has a keystone species — the “glue” that holds everything together. In our region, the Mojave desert tortoise serves this critical role, influencing over 360 species by providing shelter through its burrows. Unfortunately, the desert tortoise is facing significant challenges, including habitat loss, off-road vehicle activity, and increased predation by ravens, especially near human development. Follow along all week to learn more about this essential
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It’s #DesertTortoiseWeek! 🐢 Every ecosystem has a keystone species — the “glue” that holds everything together. In our region, the Mojave desert tortoise serves this critical role, influencing over 360 species by providing shelter through its burrows. Unfortunately, the desert tortoise is facing significant challenges, including habitat loss, off-road vehicle activity, and increased predation by ravens, especially near human development. Follow along all week to learn more about this essential
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🐢 Let’s shell-ebrate the desert tortoise together! Here’s how you can join The Living Desert in protecting and preserving local desert tortoise populations: ➡ 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵 - Though ravens are a natural predator of the desert tortoise, thanks to the abundance of resources provided by humans, the California desert raven populations are roughly 17 times larger than they were 50 years ago and are now the leading cause of tortoise mortality. ➡ 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮�
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