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Is a tortoise a mammal?
No, a tortoise is not a mammal. It is a reptile, characterized by its hard shell, cold blooded nature, and laying of eggs for reproduction. Mammals, on the other hand, give birth to live young and have hair or fur on their bodies.
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.
Is tortoise an amphibian or a aquatic animal?
A tortoise is neither an amphibian nor an aquatic animal. It is a reptile that lives primarily on land and breathes air. Tortoises have a hard shell and are known for their slow movement.
What reptile is the only reptile with a shell?
The only reptile with a shell is the turtle. The shell is a unique feature that provides protection and support for the turtle's body. Turtles are known for their distinctive hard shells that are made up of two parts: the upper carapace and the lower plastron.
Is a tortoise a vertebrate?
All reptiles are vertebrates because they have a backbone and internal skeleton.
What is California's reptile?
California's state reptile is the Desert Tortoise.
When did the desert tortoise become California's state reptile?
i have no clue!
Is a desert hedgehog a mammal?
no they lay eggs. and don't have fur or hair. They are cold blooded.... = reptile.
What reptile start with the letter D?
Diamondback rattlesnake, dinosaur, desert horned viper and desert tortoise are reptiles. They begin with the letter d.
Is a tortoise a fish?
No, a tortoise is a reptile
Is a tortoise a fish or reptile?
Reptile.
What are nevada's special animals?
The animal is the Desert bighorn sheep. The bird is the Mountain bluebird. The fish is the Lahontan cutthroat trout. The reptile is the Desert tortoise.
What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the reptile Desert tortoise?
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Gopherus agassizii (formerly Scaptochelys agassizii).
Is a deserst tortoise an amphibian?
No, its a reptile.
What hard-shelled reptile lives in the desert underground most of its life?
The desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) lives in the Sonoran and Mojave Deserts and spends about 95% of its life in an underground burrow.
What is a statement for ''desert the herbivore tortoise is a''?
"The desert tortoise is a herbivore."
What is the state insect for California?
The desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizi) is the official state reptile of California.
