Boulder City's Nature Discovery Trail & Rock Garden
"The Desert Tortoise can survive a year or even longer without access to water. Their water intake comes from the grass and wildflowers they consume during the spring. Whether it is the extreme heat of the summer, or the freezing temperatures of the winter, the Desert Tortoise is able to use its claws to burrow under the ground for protection. These adaptations allow it to survive in the extreme conditions of the Mojave Desert."
Boulder City's Nature Discovery Trail & Rock Garden
"The Desert Tortoise can survive a year or even longer without access to water. Their water intake comes from the grass and wildflowers they consume during the spring. Whether it is the extreme heat of the summer, or the freezing temperatures of the winter, the Desert Tortoise is able to use its claws to burrow under the ground for protection. These adaptations allow it to survive in the extreme conditions of the Mojave Desert."