Tag: Tortoise
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Galapagos Tortoise Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) is the world’s largest tortoise species. It is also called Galapagos giant tortoise. The tortoise is typically found in the Indian Ocean and Galapagos west of Ecuador. Giant Galapagos tortoises are mainly recognized by their large bony carapaces which are brown in color. Galapagos Tortoise Facts Anatomy The Galapagos tortoise…
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Russian Tortoise Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The Russian tortoise (Agrionemys horsfieldii) is one of the tortoise species that makes a remarkable pet. It is typically found in the open habitats of Asia. Russian tortoises are one of the expert diggers and for the same reason they like to live in moist habitats so that they can easily make burrows. Russian Tortoise…
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African Spurred Tortoise Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Habitat, Behavior
The African spurred tortoise (Centrochelys sulcata) is a large turtle species. It is primarily known for its digging behavior. The turtle is mainly found in the southern part of Sahara Desert. African tortoises are powerful diggers; in captivity they make extensive burrows so much so that they can even damage walls in the backyard. They…
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Desert Tortoise Facts | Desert Tortoise Habitat & Diet
You don’t need to go anywhere else to learn some of the most interesting desert tortoise facts as these are described in plain and simple language here. The desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii, Gopherus morafkai) is a species of tortoise that is endemic to the Sonoran and Mojave deserts of the northwestern Mexico and southwestern United…