In the fight to save the Mojave Desert Tortoise from extinction, drone technology is being deployed throughout their range to help control exploding raven populations. Click the button below to read Louis Sahagun’s LA Times article on the cutting-edge of conservation biology.
Species Highlight
Did you know? Gopherus agassizii or the Mojave Desert Tortoise (Cooper 1861) gets its name from the word Gopher referring to the family of Geomyidae, small rodents known for their incredible ability to dig burrows (often through your garden!). The species name, agassizii, is a tribute to the Americano-Swiss naturalist Louis Agassiz. This burrowing tortoise is found in Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah...