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They dig grooves into the ground to catch rainwater
They dig grooves into the ground to catch rainwater
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Desert tortoises can go an entire year without water
Desert tortoises can go an entire year without water
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Males can fight to establish dominance
Males can fight to establish dominance
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Desert tortoises dig burrows to escape the heat
Desert tortoises dig burrows to escape the heat
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Their shell color is lighter than others
Their shell color is lighter than others
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They live underground for the most part of their lives
They live underground for the most part of their lives
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Desert tortoises hibernate during winters
Desert tortoises hibernate during winters
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They have an extension of the lower shell which can differentiate the gender
They have an extension of the lower shell which can differentiate the gender
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They can be practically invulnerable to predators
They can be practically invulnerable to predators
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They are inactive most of the year
They are inactive most of the year
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Females can give birth for up to 15 years after initial mating
Females can give birth for up to 15 years after initial mating
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