{"product_id":"safari-ltd-desert-tortoise","title":"Safari Ltd Wildlife Desert Tortoise","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNative to the Mojave and Sonoran deserts of the United States and Mexico, the desert tortoise can grow to be over 80 years old. It spends most of its time in burrows to help regulate its body temperature and water loss in order to survive the harsh climate of its natural habitat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHistory: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDesert tortoises are classified as vulnerable on the conservation status spectrum, and their population numbers are negatively affected by human development, habitat loss and fragmentation, the introduction of new predators or competing species, and multiple diseases. Thankfully, there are many sanctuaries set up throughout the United States and Mexico in order to help stabilize the desert tortoise population.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGopherus agassizii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDesert tortoises are herbivores with a big appetite, so make sure you have some fresh greens on hand in case this pokey pal gets hungry! Designed and painted by professionals, this desert tortoise toy figurine makes an exceptional gift, toy, or teaching aid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eStanding 3.81 cm tall and 8.25 cm long, this desert tortoise toy model is a bit shorter and longer than a deck of cards stood on its side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Desert Tortoise is part of the Wild Safari® North American Wildlife collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAll of our products are Non-toxic and BPA free\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Safari Animals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40711365722217,"sku":"295329","price":179.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/8529\/2137\/files\/SafariLTDDesertTortoise.png?v=1692277075","url":"https:\/\/pretaplay.co.za\/products\/safari-ltd-desert-tortoise","provider":"Pret-A-Play","version":"1.0","type":"link"}