The Heat Is On: Desert Tortoises And Survival
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) conducts research on the desert tortoise in the Mojave Desert with the hopes of allowing the species to recover and escape the threat of extinction.
Media Details
Runtime: 30 minutes 59 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Conservation, Environmental Issues, Reptiles
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 2010
- Producer/Distributor: U.S. Geological Survey
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