Desert tortoises are designed to thrive in their environment. their front legs are flat like paddles, which them dig. they make burrows to sleep in and for protection. their back legs are short and sturdy to them
evenly distribute their body weight and walk in sand.

an inference that can be made from this paragraph is that desert tortoises have natural enemies that they must hide
from. which response provides the most effective support for this inference?

a. desert tortoises are designed to thrive in their environment.

b. desert tortoises make burrows to sleep in and for protection.

c. desert tortoises have front legs that are flat like paddles.

d. desert tortoises can walk in sand because of their legs.