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The heat is on: Desert tortoises and survival

March 2, 2010

Purpose: To highlight USGS scientists' research and build support for the work being done to help with desert tortoise recovery. To educate people about desert tortoises, their habitat needs, and what people might do to help.

Length: 30 minutes

Publication Year 2010
Title The heat is on: Desert tortoises and survival
DOI 10.3133/gip98
Authors Stephen M. Wessells, Steven E. Schwarzbach
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title General Information Product
Series Number 98
Index ID gip98
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Western Ecological Research Center