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If you have lost your pet, place a yard sign in front of your house, with a photo of your missing pet and your phone number. People who find a pet often will walk or drive around the area, trying to find the pet’s owner.
Tortoise Trivia The tortoise is an amazing animal that is designed to withstand excessive heat and drought by obtaining virtually all of their water from the vegetation they eat. Their digestive tract separates the water from their waste, enabling them to survive for months at a time without drinking. When water is scarce, they hold on to the water they’ve stored and only excrete the urates from their system. For protection from predators, the tortoise relies on its hard, armored shell. When a tortoise is startled, it will fully exhale and pull its body inside its shell. It can only fit in its shell if its lungs are almost empty! Luckily, tortoises can hold their breath for a long time. Las Vegas Pet Scene Magazine • July/August 2021
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