Tortoises are land reptiles and can’t swim. This might seem odd since turtles can swim and look similar to tortoises. However, the two have fundamental differences in their habitats, physiology, […]

Tortoises prefer to live solitary lives. They may socialize with other tortoises during mating season or play with new tortoises they run into while exploring. However, they almost always live […]

Tortoises can easily tumble, flip over, and land the wrong way up if the ground beneath their feet is uneven. Since tortoises love climbing and exploring, the likelihood of this […]

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 type of fungus. […]