As the world’s fourth-largest tortoise species, leopard tortoises are heavy with distinctive shells. Hailing from dry African regions, they’re used to hot conditions, burrowing into the earth to lay their […]

The Sulcata tortoise is a large, heavy species of tortoise with a yellow-brown shell and pointed scales. Hailing from desert regions, Sulcata tortoises are used to hot conditions and dig […]

Tortoises dig burrows about 4 inches deep, laying their eggs before covering them. They’ll select a warm, moist area where the eggs have the right conditions for incubation. Depending on […]

Tortoises are considered reclusive and aloof. However, they can be loving and affectionate animals in their way, so you can get tortoises to care about you if you do the […]

Wild tortoises spend most of their time burrowing and foraging for food. Naturally, this allows them to wear down their nails, ensuring they don’t grow too long. However, when tortoises […]

While it’s easy to tell when most pets are happy, the same can’t be said of tortoises. Torts can be mysterious, even for seasoned owners with years of experience. However, […]

A group of tortoises that live together is known as a creep. Tortoises are solitary animals in the wild, often living alone. If you have a pet tortoise, you may […]

Female tortoises often lay unfertilized eggs. To determine if the eggs are fertile, you can use a technique called candling. This involves shining a light on the egg to see […]

Tortoises can sustain injuries due to drops during handling and falls from high places. After all, most tortoises are active climbers, and they often attempt to scale rocks and other […]