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About Desert tortoise
Primarily active during the dayHibernates during winter monthsMales are territorial during mating season
Size
22 - 36 cm
Weight
4 - 6 kg
Lifespan
50-80 years
Diet
Herbivore
Conservation Status
Status
Vulnerable
Population Trend
decreasing
Threats
- Habitat loss due to urban development
- Predation by ravens and coyotes
- Disease
Additional Notes
Protected under the U.S. federal law and California state law
Distribution
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Mojave Desert
North America • United States
Found in the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts