Desert Tortoises Released Near Vegas

[vegasrocks]

I thought this was kind of cool. Biologists have just released thirty-six desert tortoises in the Las Vegas Desert with transmitters affixed to their shells so they can conduct an open-land study on them.

Desert tortoises are a protected species and so they hope to gain information about their movements and habits to help ensure their future.

Program conservation chief Paula Kahn in a statement the goal is to boost recovery of the desert tortoise by finding the best methods for release and relocation.

This all comes from the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research. They have been providing veterinary services to diagnose and treat desert tortoises.

I am glad that they are doing this. I hate for any kind of animal to become extinct.

[queen of hearts]

I am glad to hear that research is being done to ensure that the desert tortoise continues on rather than disappearing completely.

These are amazing creatures even though they are not your average cute and cuddly kitten or puppy. They are still great.