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Desert Tortoise

Desert Tortoise line art illustration (click image to enlarge)

Desert Tortoise full color illustration (click image to enlarge)

Artist's notes:

desert tortoise thumb The Desert Tortoise was completed in 2008. It is based on photos I took while leaving Death Valley. We saw this tortoise attempting to cross a highway. I picked it up and carried it over (which I regretted, as I was told you shouldn't even handle them!) and watched as it slowly moved into the desert brush. It was a very cool encounter.

Information about the Desert Tortoise:

The Desert Tortoise is a terrestrial reptile with a domed shell and round elephantine hind legs. They are found in the southwestern United States into northwest Mexico. These tortoises have extremely long nails, which are used in digging through the sand to find shelter. The tortoises weight 8-15 pounds and can grow to about 15 inches. They can live to be 80 years. The Desert Tortoise is the official state reptile of California and Nevada.

Description: Fine art illustration of a Desert Tortoise. The print is hand-signed by the artist and is guaranteed to arrive in perfect condition. The reproduction of this original pen and ink drawing is done on high quality acid-free archival paper. Call 1 800-913-7906 for more information or to order by phone. Click here for shipping info.

The image is available for stock art illustration. Dealer inquires welcome.

Desert Tortoise Art Print
8"x10" (20.3 x 25.4cm) - $14.95
11"x14" (27.9 x 35.5cm) - $21.95

Signed & numbered limited edition
Printed on acid-free archival paper
Available in 8"x10" or 11"x14"
Choose either B&W or Color
Affordable quality wildlife artwork
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A high res digital version of this image may be purchased and downloaded. The artwork may also be licensed for commercial use such as advertising, packaging, displays and other printed materials. Please review the license agreement and call the artist at 1 800 913-7906 for more information.

Class: Reptilia
Order: Testudines
Family: Testudinidae
Genus: Gopherus
Species: G. Agassizi