Beprovided Conservation Radio

Jillian Estrada, the Preserve Manager and Conservation Coordinator for the Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee (DTPC) explains why we should all care about the desert tortoise and her love for nature and Africa adventures in our upcoming podcast on Tuesday, December 26th. You can find out more about the DTPC’s work, events and how you can help at www.tortoise-tracks.org. If you are in the area in the springtime or summertime, plan a visit to the Desert Tortoise Research Natural Area (DTRNA) and take advantage of the interpretive center and self-guided trails. More events are also regularly updated on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DTPC.Inc/   What is a desert tortoise you ask? A desert tortoise is a land dwelling turtle that weighs 10-17 pounds on average as an adult with a domed shell size of 20-36 centimeters wide. Their hind legs look like little elephant legs and their front legs are shovel-like and are used for digging. They can live up to 50-80 years in the wild and some in captivity ha