Foxes are cunning apex predators with sharp teeth, dexterous bodies, slender snouts, and claws. Foxes are a serious threat to tortoises. Hungry foxes, especially new mothers, are deadly hunters, while […]

Tortoises are solitary animals that don’t need the company of humans or their species to be happy. They’re solitary animals that only come together to mate and reproduce. Tortoises like […]

A tortoise’s shell has evolved to be very strong over the millennia, protecting them from predators and extreme weather. The shell is resilient against fractures, heavy weights, attacks, and bites. […]

Some tortoises live different lifestyles. According to Biological Sciences, giant tortoises are slower and more sedentary due to their weight and size, while smaller tortoises are more mobile and active. […]

Tortoises have similar digestive systems to other vertebrates, but they’ve adapted to extreme environments where food and water are limited. So, tortoises use different parts of their digestive tract to […]

Studies have shown that tortoises can learn clever tricks and retain information for months or years. Surely this means a tortoise can learn its name and respond to it.   […]

Tortoises are land reptiles that can’t swim. This might seem odd since turtles can swim and look similar to tortoises, but the two species fundamentally differ in their habitats, physiology, […]

Tortoises can tumble, flip over, and land upside down if the ground beneath their feet is uneven. Since tortoises love climbing and exploring their territory, they can get flipped on […]

A tortoise’s skin may appear dry, ashy, or patchy. If it’s centralized around the tortoise’s neck or legs, you may think it has a skin infection or fungus. Tortoises naturally […]