desert tortoises

Introduces desert tortoises and describes their features, habitat, food, and their ability to live in the desert.

Examines the characteristics of desert tortoises, noting the differences between males and females, and discusses their eating habits, mating, birth and growth, hibernation, life span, and threats to their survival.

A short study of the characteristics, habits, habitats, and life cycle of different species of desert tortoises.