Desert Tortoise

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The desert tortoises (Gopherus agassizii and Gopherus morafkai) are species of tortoise native to the Mojave desert and Sonoran desert of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico and the Sinaloan thornscrub of northwestern Mexico. Gopherus agassizii is distributed in western Arizona, southeastern California, southern Nevada, and southwestern Utah. The species name agassizii is in honor of Swiss-American zoologist Jean Louis Rodolphe Agassiz. Recently, on the basis of DNA, geographic, and behavioral differences between desert tortoises east and west of the Colorado River, it was decided that two species of desert tortoises exist: the Agassiz's Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) and Morafka's Desert Tortoise (Gopherus morafkai).. Gopherus morafkai occurs east of the Colorado River in Arizona as well as in the states of Sonora, Sinaloa, Mexico. This species may be a composite of two species.

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Desert tortoise - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The desert tortoises (Gopherus agassizii and Gopherus morafkai) are species of tortoise native to the Mojave desert and Sonoran desert of the southwestern United ...en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desert_Tortoise

Desert Tortoise wildlife information - DesertUSA
Desert Tortoise, includes color photos, scientific names, common names, description, behavior, range, habitats and life cycle.www.desertusa.com/june96/du_tort.html

Desert Tortoise | Basic Facts About Desert Tortoises | Defenders ...
Height: 4-6 inches. Length: 9-15 inches (shell length). Weight: 8-15 lbs. Lifespan: 50-80 years. The desert tortoise has a high domed shell, or carapace, that is ...www.defenders.org/desert-tortoise/basic-facts

desert tortoise information & collaboration -- home
The Desert Tortoise information and collaboration portal ... Desert tortoises are found throughout the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts of California, Nevada ...www.mojavedata.gov/deserttortoise_gov

The Desert Tortoise Council
The Desert Tortoise Council website index page ... Working to assure the continued survival of viable populations of the desert tortoise throughout its ...www.deserttortoise.org/index.html

Desert Tortoise - Gopherus agassizii - Blue Planet Biomes
The Desert Tortoise can be found in the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts of southern California, two of North America's ...www.blueplanetbiomes.org/desert_tortoise.htm

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Cannundrums: Desert Tortoise II
I was at the edge of a small mountain climbing over and around some boulders when I looked down and saw a medium sized desert tortoise standing on top of a large rock. I have posted previously on the desert tortoise.BobThursday, May 17, 2012 8:38 AMhttp://cannundrum.blogspot.com/

Wild Foods of Tucson | Desert Tortoise Botanicals
Our Sonoran desert has one of the most varied selections of wild foods anywhere on the planet. Although our diversity is perhaps rivaled by the plentitude of other locales this same diversity provides a safety net of local food ...John19 Hours 41 Minutes agohttp://desertortoisebotanicals.com/

Promoting Desert Tortoise Care - Tortoise Blog Postings
Spring is here, and the San Diego Zoo Desert Tortoise Conservation Center (DTCC) is gearing up for the 2012 season. Tortoises are emerging from hibernation, and local custodians of tortoises have lots of questions for the ...unknownThursday, May 10, 2012 4:37 PMhttp://tortoiseblog.com/

Big Solar threatens existence of rare desert tortoise - HUMAN EVENTS
The rare tortoise, a threatened species protected by the federal government, is fighting for its existence against the encroachment of solar power development in the California desert.editors@humaneventsonline.com (Audrey Hudson)Tuesday, May 01, 2012 6:06 AMhttp://www.humanevents.com/links.php?id=vip-pm.ru

Baby Desert Tortoise | Cutest Paw
Share your cute animal pictures with us? Simply join us and upload your images now!Cutest PawFriday, May 11, 2012 9:00 AMhttp://www.cutestpaw.com/

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Desert by design: Take inspiration from Palm Springs area's public gardens - The Desert Sun
When Leslie and Tim Shockley bought their 1950s Palm Desert home, one project on the to-do list was the front yard. A stucco-covered block wall with redwood gates guards the yard from the street, giving 4-year-old Elle and Iris, the desert tortoise, ...6 Hours 38 Minutes agowww.mydesert.com

Looking Back: Remembering May of past years in Canyon Lake - The Friday Flyer
During a visit by the “Friends Out of Water” walking group, Vick Knight shared an interesting story at every stop along the way in his expansive backyard vegetable garden, wooded waterfall area, miniature vineyard and desert tortoise enclosure.Thursday, May 17, 2012 7:53 PMwww.fridayflyer.com

Jack: Thursday Adoption Pet 5/17/12 - San Diego 6
By San Diego 6 News Desk Jack is a California Desert Tortoise available for adoption from the San Diego Turtle and Tortoise Society. He's about 15-25 years old, but he should live to be 100 with proper care. He's native to the California Desert, ...Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:18 PMwww.sandiego6.com

Solar project in desert gets boost from California Legislature - Los Angeles Times
The Calico Solar site was reduced to 4613 acres to create a corridor for desert tortoises, a threatened species. (Mark Boster, Los Angeles Times / November 4, 2011) By Louis Sahagun, Los Angeles Times Despite strong opposition from environmentalists, ...Friday, May 11, 2012 12:03 AMwww.latimes.comRelated News:
California Legislature OKs disputed solar power plant in desert Kansas City Star
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Friday, May 11, 2012 1:58 PMCalifornia Legislature preempts local agencies to speed solar project's ... Renewable Energy Magazine (press release)
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Official flips switch on solar plant near Vegas - BusinessWeek
The 63000-acre Beaver Dam Wash Conservation Area, located south of St. George near the Arizona and Nevada borders, will serve to protect Joshua Tree plants and the endangered desert tortoise. The 45000-acre Red Cliffs Conservation Area, just north of ...Tuesday, May 08, 2012 2:19 PMwww.businessweek.comRelated News:
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