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Often found foraging along desert washes either early or late in the day when temperatures are not extreme.

Individuals can live to 100 years or more.

The Desert Tortoise is a herbivore feeding almost exclusively on plants such as desert wildflowers and other annuals, young cactus and their fruit or flowers.

Range: Mojave desert regions of central and southern California. At elevations of up to about 3500 feet.

Species: Gopherus agassizii

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Often found foraging along desert washes either early or late in the day when temperatures are not extreme. <br /> <br /> Individuals can live to 100 years or more. <br /> <br /> The Desert Tortoise is a herbivore feeding almost exclusively on plants such as desert wildflowers and other annuals, young cactus and their fruit or flowers. <br /> <br /> Range: Mojave desert regions of central and southern California. At elevations of up to about 3500 feet. <br /> <br /> Species: Gopherus agassizii
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