The Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) is a terrestrial reptile with a domed shell and round elephantine hind legs. Their color varies from dull brown to a dull yellow. They are found in the southwestern United States into northwestern Mexico. The head of a Desert tortoise is scaly, and the body has thick skin. These tortoises have extremely long nails, which are used in digging through the desert sand to find shelter. The tortoises weight 8-15 pounds, and their carapace grows to about 15". Males are typically larger than females. The life expectancy of desert tortoises that live past age 20 is 50 to 80 years.

The magnet measures 2.5” x 3.5” (6.35 x 8.89cm) with a metal shell, mylar/UV protecting cover and flat magnetic back. The artwork is a reproduction of an original line art drawing by wildlife illustrator Roger Hall.