Safari Ltd Desert TortoiseSafari Ltd Desert Tortoise Native 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. Safari Ltd Model 295329 Size in cm: 7. 75cm x 3. 56cm x 4. 7cm The Desert Tortoise is part of the Wild Safari North American Wildlife collection.