This
portion of North America focuses on the area that lies east of the boundary
between California and Arizona along the Rio Grande River. It expands into
Southern California, with Los Angeles home to one of the largest populations of
native Spanish speakers in North America. As I discussed into my prior posting, The
Coastal South, the Spanish influence is dense in the Los Angeles communities.
"The U.S Census of Population in 2010 reported that countries located in
close proximity to the Mexican border in Arizona and California has the highest
portion of Mexican-born residents". The Mexican culture in Los Angeles is seen
in the articheture and traditions throughout Los Angeles.
The
desert tortoise is native to MexAmerica region and is the official state reptile
of Nevada and California. They live in deserts of MexAmerica and in southeastern,
California. They are able to survive in high temperature areas because of
their ability to dig underground burrows to escape the heat. Unfortunately,
their populations have decreased by as much as 90% for the sale of pet trade
and land development. To preserve these reptiles, the Critical Desert Tortoise
Habitat, is currently making efforts to protect the endangered species.
To learn more on the preservation of the desert tortoise, visit:
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP DESERT TORTOISES @
FAST FACTS
Height: 4-6 inches.
Length: 9-15 inches (shell length).
Weight: 8-15 lbs.
Lifespan: 50-80 years.
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