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Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizii)

Saguaro National Park

Description

The desert tortoise can live anywhere from 50 to 100 years! Although common, they are rarely seen outside their burrows and are better left alone or you might get a nasty surprise when they empty their bladder in self defense.

Duration

20 seconds

Credit

NPS Photo / SNP

Date Created

01/01/2011

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