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The desert tortoise is the official state reptile in California and Nevada. [6] The desert tortoise lives about 50 to 80 years; [7] it grows slowly and generally has a low reproductive rate. It spends most of its time in burrows, rock shelters, and pallets to regulate body temperature and reduce water loss.
Visitor center with exhibits, nature playscape, environmental education programs about the San Bernardino National Forest: Big Sur Discovery Center: Monterey: Located in 4,766-acre Andrew Molera State Park, exhibits on California condors, operated by the Ventana Wildlife Society Borrego Desert Nature Center: Borrego Springs: San Diego
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The Desert Tortoise Research Natural Area (DTRNA) is a 39.5-square-mile (102 km 2) area in the western Mojave Desert, located in eastern Kern County, Southern California. It was created to protect the native desert tortoise ( Gopherus agassizii ) , which is also the California state reptile .
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Galleta Meadows Estate is privately owned desert estate land that consists of many separate plots in Borrego Springs, California, and that features over 130 large metal art sculptures. [1] The sculptures were created by Southern California artist Ricardo Breceda via commission from Dennis Avery, the owner of Galleta Meadows. [ 2 ]
A federal judge ruled the Bureau of Land Management's off-road plan didn't show how it minimized impacts to the desert tortoise, a move environmentalists hope will lead to safeguards for the ...
The Living Desert is home to over 500 animals representing over 150 species and welcomes over 500,000 visitors annually. Situated in the Sonoran Desert of the Coachella Valley and Santa Rosa Mountains foothills near Palm Springs, California, The Living Desert is set on 1,200 acres, with 80 developed as zoo and gardens.