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#101857 05/13/17 09:40 AM
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Does anybody (official) track these nearly extinct things?

Don't know if it's the water, but after years (4 of them in 10), I've come across 2 in the last 2 times out. I've got photos with location information......

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I think they do in certain designated study areas but it seems it would be impossible to monitor the whole vast Mojave Desert. I have also came across them in areas where I
I am bewildered how they survive there. Probably best to keep location secret in this day and age.

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I'm buying some Lottery tickets soon...
3 for 3 in seeing 'em.

Last edited by Richard P.; 05/14/17 10:06 AM. Reason: I've seen fewer snakes or rabbits recently.
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Hi Richard, you need to see 4 more tortoises (7 for 7 ) before that lottery thing will work, haha

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Interesting post Richard. I came across one Friday very generally near Highway 395 and the road to Cal City.

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It's an omen! The end is near!


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