Animal Facts

Desert Tortoise Facts

Desert Tortoise
Desert Tortoise

Introduction - Desert Tortoise

In this section of Interesting Animal Facts you will find a list of Desert Tortoise facts. These amazing animals have adapted to living in the extremely harsh conditions of the Mojave desert and the Sonoran desert where many other animals cannot survive. On this page of Desert Animal facts we provide information on the two species of desert Tortoise. You will find a listing of facts including how they survive, what they eat, and why their population has drastically decreased over the past few decades. This information is written for both kids and adults.

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Desert Tortoise Species

Basic Desert Tortoise Facts

Interesting Desert Tortoise Facts

Threats to the Desert Tortoise