10K views · 442 reactions | Sound on for the satisfying cronch of the checkered fiddleneck (Amsinckia tessellata), a favorite meal of the Endangered Mojave desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii). Celebrate Earth Day by supporting desert conservation: mdlt.org/desert-defense-fund Together we can keep this ecosystem healthy, vibrant, and full of life. | Mojave Desert Land Trust | Facebook

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Scientists have been mystified by a very unconventional looking grid in the middle of the Mojave desert... Find out more on a new episode of #WhatonEarth TONIGHT at 10p ET. | Science Channel

The Mojave Desert Land Trust’s Quail Mountain preserve protects nearly 1,000 acres of pristine habitat that functions as a wildlife corridor between desert conservation lands. This land supports a wealth of biodiversity; home to coyotes and bobcats as well as bighorn sheep, the Endangered Mojave desert tortoise, and rodents, birds, and reptiles a-plenty. In the face of increasing pressure from climate change and urban sprawl, wildlife corridors are crucial for the survival of native species – co

3.2K views · 68 reactions | The Desert Bluebell is one tough but beautiful plant. This Mojave native is known for its stunning blooms, despite requiring very little water.  Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Gsx9g4 | Southern Nevada Water Authority | Facebook