California Desert Tortoise

California Desert Tortoise Tony Vu XD Gopherus Agassizii

Anatomy Domed Carapace (shell) Heavy elephant-like legs and hard scaled forelegs with clawed toes for digging Plastron (bottom shell) flat for females, concave for males No teeth, but has serrated, sharp jaws to bite

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Life and Habitat “ Fighting for the Girl” “ It’s rated R kids!” “ My House!”

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Hazards People/Bad Drivers Desert Coyotes Las Vegas?!?!

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