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

In May, a desert tortoise decided to lay eggs under a picnic table at Joshua Tree National Park and they hatched on August 28 (s/o to all the Virgo babies!). We worked with the park to relocate them away from the parking lot area and released them on September 13. They’ve been doing great ever since! By the way, happy #DesertTortoiseWeek! 🐢 Las tortugas del desierto son reptiles muy fascinantes. En mayo, una tortuga decidió poner sus huevos debajo de una mesa en el parque nacional de Joshua Tre

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