The Heat Is On: Desert Tortoise film from USGS explores Mojave survivability
Did you know that the US Geological Survey has filmmakers on staff? One of these guys has made a new film, The Heat is On: Desert Tortoises and Survival, and it’s worth checking out. Despite quoting the Glenn Frey song in its title, I’m sorry to report that the music doesn’t have 80′s sax solos and the video has no Axel Foley in sight. Instead, the film, which you can watch online, looks into the reported 95% mortality rate among
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