Desert tortoises need homes. Here's what to know about adopting these reptiles in Phoenix
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One minute of a desert tortoise walking for your viewing pleasure, coming right up. 🐢 Desert tortoises are tough survivors and have several adaptations that help them thrive in the dry heat. Their flattened front legs allow them to easily dig and create burrows to keep warm on cold nights and keep cool during the hot summer. They can also store water in their bladder and save it for emergencies. They obtain most of their moisture through food but still need a good drink every so often. When it
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68K views · 825 reactions | A Las Vegas Valley animal rescue group is on the hunt for people to open their hearts — and their backyards — to help protect desert tortoises. READ MORE: https://bit.ly/2k25C0J | FOX5 Las Vegas | Facebook
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Our four little tortoises are quite adventurous which may lead to small falls or flips. While sometimes they need help from a sibling or zookeeper, they often flip themselves over again! | ZooAmerica
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457K views · 3.9K reactions | Are you looking for a pet to add to the family?  The Arizona Game and Fish Department is in need of adopters for more than a dozen captive desert tortoises. MORE INFO: https://bit.ly/2X0mIdO | ABC15 Arizona | Facebook
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Did you know breeding desert tortoises in captivity is illegal? 🚫 🐢💕🐢🚫 One female desert tortoise can produce over 50 hatchlings in just 5 years. Even after separation from the male, females can continue to produce viable eggs for years. AZGFD's adoption program annually takes in close to 50 hatchlings from illegal breeding cases. Unlike puppies and kittens, most people prefer to adopt adult tortoises, so that's a lot of difficult-to-place hatchlings! But the hatchlings are also super cute
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