Mural Species #25
by
Emma N. Olsen
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last modified
Jan 14, 2009 01:29 PM
Need some help? Here are a few clues:
- This is an important desert keystone species; its burrows are used by a wide variety of other species.
- It may sometimes take over initial excavations of rock squirrels and other rodents.
- It is largely a vegetarian.
Scroll down for the answer!
It's a Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizii)!
