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Spur-thighed tortoise
Testudo graeca
The Spur-thighed tortoise is a medium-sized terrestrial reptile native to southern Europe, North Africa, and parts of western Asia. Recognizable by the prominent spurs on its thighs, it has a domed, yellow-brown to olive shell with darker blotches. This species is highly adaptab…
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- Despite their slow appearance, Spur-thighed tortoises can cover surprising distances in search of food or mates, especially during the breeding season.
- Spur-thighed tortoises can dig burrows to escape extreme temperatures and have a remarkable ability to survive drought by storing water in their bladders. Their shell patterns are unique to each individual, much like a fingerprint.
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