The Desert Tortoise of Valley of Fire State Park

<![CDATA[The Desert Tortoise of Valley of Fire State Park The desert tortoise is a rare site at Valley of Fire and if you are fortunate enough to see one, please keep in mind that it is unlawful to touch, harm or harass these wonderful creatures.  The desert tortoise makes it’s home in the Mojave and…

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Valley of Fire Desert Bighorn Sheep

<![CDATA[ The desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni) is Nevada’s state animal and is the largest animal that lives in the deserts of North America.   The characteristics and behavior of desert bighorn sheep are similar to that of other species of bighorn sheep, except that desert bighorn sheep can go for extended periods of time…

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