DESERT TORTOISE: A Comprehensive Guide For Novices On How To Nurture, Care For, And Form Bonds With Your Vibrant Desert Tortoise - Couverture souple

THIAGO, JORDAN

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798872896173

Editeur : Independently published, 2023

Synopsis

A desert tortoise is a type of tortoise species native to the deserts of North America, particularly in the southwestern United States and parts of northern Mexico.
The desert tortoise is known by its scientific name, Gopherus agassizii. These tortoises have a high, domed carapace (the upper section of their shell) and strong legs, both of which help them survive in the harsh conditions of the desert.
Desert tortoises are herbivorous reptiles that subsist primarily on a diet of diverse desert plants. Their ability to store water inside allows them to thrive even in regions with scarce water supplies. They spend a great deal of time underground, either to avoid dangerous weather or to hide from potential predators.
These tortoises are categorized as a threatened species in the United States, and they are protected by numerous laws and regulations to help conserve their populations.
The degradation of desert tortoise habitat, the development of roads, and illicit gathering are all major challenges to the species' continued existence.
Protecting and restoring their natural habitats is a priority to ensure their continued existence in the wild.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2023
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798872896173
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 47
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