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The desert tortoise lives in the Mojave and Sonoran deserts, where it digs burrows and forages on vegetation. As an herbivore, it eats cacti, grasses, and wildflowers. Desert tortoises can live over 50 years and have developed adaptations like storing water in their bladders to survive in the harsh desert environment. However, the species is now threatened due to habitat loss and other human impacts. Conservation efforts aim to protect remaining tortoise populations and educate people on ways to reduce furt

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