Mojave Desert Tortoise

The Mojave Desert is a desert in the rain shadow of the southern Sierra Nevada mountains and Transverse Ranges in the Southwestern United States. Named for the indigenous Mohave people, it is located primarily in southeastern California and southwestern Nevada, with small portions extending into Arizona and Utah.
  • Realm: Nearctic
  • Biome: Deserts and xeric shrublands
  • Bird species: 230
  • Mammal species: 98
  • Area: 81,000 km² (31,000 sq mi)
  • Country: United States
  • States: Arizona · California · Nevada · Utah
Data from: en.wikipedia.org