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What are tortoises natural habitats?

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A Tortoise is a land-dwelling reptile of the order Testudines. Tortoises are found worldwide with the most famous tortoise of all, the Giant Tortoise Lonesome George who lives on the Galapagos Islands near Ecuador. Tortoises, like their aquatic cousins, the Turtles, have a hard shell which protects their body. read more

Tortoises kept on damp grass can develop severe shell infections and respiratory disease. It is NOT a suitable substrate for Mediterranean or any other semi-arid habitat tortoise. Abscess under the shell caused by using a substrate that is far too damp. This is an incredibly common fault in pen design. read more

The environs around our camp are native habitat for several dozen Galapagos giant tortoises, which we regularly see from camp from June through February. From March through June, the giant tortoises generally move to lower elevations, though a handful sometimes remain at the campsite. read more

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