Desert Tortoise
Desert Tortoise
Reptile
A reptile that can go over a year without fresh water, sheltering in underground burrows from heat and cold and storing water in its large bladder.
A large reptile heavily adapted to surviving in dry desert conditions.
💡 Fun Facts
- They can survive for more than a year without access to fresh water.
- They spend up to 95% of their lives in underground burrows to escape the extreme heat and cold.
- Their large bladders can hold an amount of water equal to 40% of their body weight.