4.4K views · 55 reactions | Wondering if you are feeding your adopted Sonoran desert tortoise the right food? Join our Tortoise Adoption Coordinator and Tortoise Genius, Tegan, to learn about proper desert tortoise diet! This virtual info session is free and open to anyone - tortoise adopters, adoption considerers, or just general tortoise enthusiasts!  朗  Use this link on Wednesday to join us: https://fal.cn/TortoiseDiet | Arizona Game & Fish Department | Facebook

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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