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Really hot
That's a good answer, but to be a bit more detailed, it can get in up to 130+ degrees, and desert tortoises can withstand ground temps of 140, not they should be subject to such torture. These high temps are one reason tortoises dig burrows, which can be up to 10ft deep. Theses endangered creatures are amazing! I have so much respect for them!
What else can I help you with?
What is a statement for ''desert the herbivore tortoise is a''?
"The desert tortoise is a herbivore."
Is a desert tortoise a herbivore a carnivore or a decomposer?
A desert tortoise is a herbivore.
Is a desert tortoise rare?
The desert tortoise is considered (2014) as a threatened species.
What is the desert tortoise's habitat?
Desert tortoises are found in the dry, hot deserts of the American southwest and Mexico, primarily in the Sonoran and Mojave Deserts.
What is a desert tortoise?
Desert tortoises live in the hot ojave and Sonoran deserts. They spend about 95% of their lives in underground burrows to escape the heat.
Is the desert tortoise a vegetarian?
Yes, the desert tortoise is a vegetarian, it eats only plants.
From what region is the desert tortoise?
The desert tortoise is a native of parts of the Sonoran and Mojave Deserts.
What is a desert tortoise's habitat?
Desert tortoises live in the hot ojave and Sonoran deserts. They spend about 95% of their lives in underground burrows to escape the heat.
What does the desert tortoise do to stay cool in a desert?
The desert tortoise spends nearly 95% of its life underground to avoid the heat.
Is a desert tortoise a consumer?
Yes, a desert tortoise is a consumer as are all animals that live in the desert.
Where does the desert tortoise fall in the food chain?
A desert tortoise would be a first level consumer.
What kind of tortoises are in the Mojave Desert?
The desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) is the kind of tortoise found in the Mojave Desert. This species is native to the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico. The desert tortoise is a protected species due to its vulnerable status in the wild.
