Reptile
Bolson tortoise Facts Gopherus flavomarginatus
The Bolson tortoise (Gopherus flavomarginatus), also called the Mexican giant tortoise, Mexican gopher tortoise, yellow-bordered tortoise or yellow-margined tortoise, is a species of tortoise from North America.
Classification
Family: Testudinidae. Order: Testudines.
Bolson tortoise Conservation Status
Bolson tortoise is listed here as Critically Endangered. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
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