Weather predicting tortoise ‘Mojave Max' gives his summer outlook
You heard of Punxsutawney Phil and his world-famous prognostications, but have you heard of Mojave Max?
This little guy may not be as famous as the furry forecaster, Max has been a staple in the Nevada desert. While Phil emerges from his den to take a peek at his shadow to determine if there will be six more weeks of winter or a start to an early spring. Max goes about his forecast in a more natural way.
Mojave Max goes into his burrow every fall to hibernate when the Las Vegas weather cools down. The desert tortoise then emerges again in the spring, signaling the start of warmer weather for southern Nevada.
So summer lovers rejoice! Mojave Max made his emergence yesterday. Local conservation officials declared, 'He`s alive and well – ready for the warm weather coming to the area!'
Hibernating tortoises and our Ozarks First Weather team both agree warmer, summer-like temperatures will be returning for next week!
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