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They dig grooves into the ground to catch rainwater

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Desert tortoises can go an entire year without water

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Males can fight to establish dominance

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Desert tortoises dig burrows to escape the heat

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Their shell color is lighter than others

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They live underground for the most part of their lives

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Desert tortoises hibernate during winters

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They have an extension of the lower shell which can differentiate the gender

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They can be practically invulnerable to predators

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They are inactive most of the year

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Females can give birth for up to 15 years after initial mating