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Social behavior in desert tortoises is not well understood, though evidence suggests the presence of dominance hierarchies \citep{Niblick1994, Bulova1997} which may influence social structure and burrow choice in desert tortoises. In addition to social hierarchies, previous research suggests factors such as sex \citep{Harless2009}, age \citep{Wilson1999}, season \citep{Bulova1994}; and environmental conditions \citep{Duda1999, Franks2011} may influence burrow use in desert tortoises. If conspecific cues and environmental factors exhibit strong influence on burrow use, population stressors impacting these characteristics could alter typical burrow behavior. The two major population threats that have been identified in desert tortoise populations

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