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# The Tortoise that Saved the Rabbit | Wild Critters USA
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/nature/specials/the-tortoise-that-saved-the-rabbit-wild-critters-usa-k2y51y/
- Published: 2026-06-23T15:30:54.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-01T09:01:01.000Z
- Description: Discover the incredible Mojave desert tortoise on this family episode of Wild Critters.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Nature, #ZZZ_Show_1b3b1a16-4d15-417c-9287-bc59a89e1201, #v1.7, #ZZZ_Special_eda7d099-c49a-4490-8cd4-732c87269fc0, #special

Did you know a single desert tortoise burrow can become a shelter for dozens of animals? In this episode of the Wild Critters USA series on Orbit: Science for Kids, families explore the Mojave Desert with the help of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and discover why the desert tortoise is one of the most important animals in its ecosystem. Perfect for kids 3-11 years old.