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

WANTED: good homes for desert tortoises. We have a handful of desert tortoises in our adoption program, and we're looking to place them in new homes as soon as possible. If you're in search of a personable, low-maintenance pet — and are willing to make the proper yard accommodations — a desert tortoise might be the perfect fit for your family. Review the adoption booklet at https://wildlife.utah.gov/pdf/desert_tortoise_adoption.pdf to see what's involved in adopting, and if you're ready to get s

29 reactions | Meet Nevada’s state reptile at the Springs Preserve’s 15-acre Desert Tortoise Habitat  and learn how these shelled quadrupeds survive and thrive in the Mojave. ‍ Tᴇᴀᴄʜᴇʀs: Reserve a time for our experts to discuss desert tortoises with your classroom at SpringsPreserve.org/springboard | Springs Preserve | Facebook