A keystone species in the Mojave Desert ecosystem, the Mojave Desert Tortoise 🐢 provides burrows for other wildlife species, and disperses seeds as it eats grasses and plants. You can help protect 2,138,854 acres of habitat for the Critically Endangered Mojave Desert Tortoise and other threatened animals. Donate now and your gift will be doubled: https://buff.ly/4b2gOPt | Rainforest Trust

It’s #DesertTortoiseWeek! 🐢 Every ecosystem has a keystone species — the “glue” that holds everything together. In our region, the Mojave desert tortoise serves this critical role, influencing over 360 species by providing shelter through its burrows. Unfortunately, the desert tortoise is facing significant challenges, including habitat loss, off-road vehicle activity, and increased predation by ravens, especially near human development. Follow along all week to learn more about this essential

In case you’re craving more desert tortoise hatchling cuteness! 🐢🌿 These little ones may be small, but their meals aren’t! To help them grow big and strong, the tortoises receive an abundant, nutrient-rich diet. Today’s meal included a mix of collard, turnip, dandelion, and mustard greens, plus a nutritional pellet soaked in water for each tortoise. The pellet, made mostly of timothy hay and other plants, is high in fiber and packed with vitamins A and E for eye and skin health. Twice a week,

To wrap up desert tortoise week, here’s a TWO-minute video giving you THREE ways to help us save the desert tortoise! By sharing this video with just one friend, you can help magnify this message and contribute to our growing coalition of desert tortoise conservation advocates. Visit CoverYourTrash.org for more ways to protect desert tortoises. Happy Desert Tortoise Week! #DesertTortoiseWeek #TheLivingDesert #KeepWildlifeWild #ProtectDesertTortoise #CoverYourTrash | The Living Desert