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What is the greatest cause for desert tortoises becoming endangered?
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∙ 9y ago
The desert tortoise has the official status of 'threatened' but not endangered at this time (2014). If populations continue to decline, they could become endangered in the future, however.
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Are desert tortoises endangered?
Yes. But they are actually vulnerable, a conservation status almost as bad as endangered.
Why are tortoises endangered?
tortoises are not endangered yet. they are watched very carefully though. because they do not reproduce often there is not many wild tortoises in the desert. ravens also have a huge impact on the disappearance of the tortoises. a raven will peck through the shell of the tortoise and eat what is inside the shell.
Are desert tortoises nocturnal?
No, desert tortoises are diurnal.
What tortoises are illegal?
The Indonesian star tortoise and a breed similar to the leopard tortoises, I believe are endangered and illegal. So is the desert tortoise, except it's native and there are adoption programs.
How did tortoises become endangered?
Even though they're still widely sold in pet stores, they are indeed endangered. All Hermann's Tortoises that are sold however, are bred in captivity. In the '60 and '70, there was a lot demand for these animals, and they were caught in the wild. Hence, there are many in captivity, and few in the wild. That makes them endangered.
Do desert tortoises have a backbone?
yes a desert tortoises has a back bones.
Do ants bite desert tortoises?
Yes, ants do bite desert tortoises and baby desert tortoises are in the most danger. If you keep tortoises outside, it is important to make sure ants cannot get to them.
What do desert tortoises like?
the desert
Do baby desert tortoises hibernate?
Yes, baby desert tortoises do hibernate.
Do desert tortoises chew?
Genius, all tortoises chew.
How many varities of desert tortoises are there?
The desert tortoises has two species - Gopherus agassizii and Gopherus morafkai.
Do desert tortoises live alone?
Except for a brief courtship and mating period, desert tortoises are solitary animals.
