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Saving the tiny torts 🐢🐢🐢 A few weeks ago, nearly 70 desert tortoise hatchlings were brought to The Living Desert by a dedicated team of ecologists from San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. Together, our teams are working with the Edwards Air Force Base to support native populations of desert tortoises and give these hatchlings a “headstart.” During the next six months, thanks to a nutrient-rich diet and warm habitat, the hatchlings at The Living Desert will grow substantially larger than they wo

24 reactions | Happy Desert Tortoise Week!  “Shellebrate” with a visit to see Mojave Max at the Springs Preserve’s Desert Tortoise Habitat or watch this video to learn some turtley awesome facts about Nevada’s state reptile. https://www.springspreserve.org/explore/wildlife.html | Springs Preserve | Facebook

8.8K views · 343 reactions | What do you know about desert tortoises?...