Photo 14719258, (c) Michele Roman, all rights reserved, uploaded by Michele Roman

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Associated observations

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What

Mojave Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizii)

Observer

microm

Date

March 2018

Description

Each burrow has its particularities.
Many are under Creosote or Atriplex and the ratio of the opening is 2:1, meaning that the width is usually twice the measure of the height. The depth might be about a meter long and mirror or strong flash light are essential to viewing the inside of a burrow without disturbing. And, who knows what else might be in the burrow should the tortoise not be around...

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