Ancient Species, Modern Problems

Desert tortoises spend 95% of their time in underground burrows you may be lucky enough to spot one after rainfall when they often emerge degrees and find water desert tortoise populations have dropped steeply in recent years mainly due to Urban Development grazing off-road vehicle use and it illegal collecting many species organizations and individuals are working hard to protect these ancient creatures as well as other animals like the desert bighorn please help these efforts by staying on the trail to reduce your impact on their habitat.