In addition to being hunted for and sold as pets, what is the main reason desert tortoise populations are in decline?

A) Habitat destruction and fragmentation
B) Global warming
C) Tortoise Shells being sold as souvenirs
D) Tortoise meat is a delicacy in Tex-Mex cuisine


A

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