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Do Tortoises Get Along with Dogs?

Tortoises are timid creatures, while dogs are usually friendly and welcoming to humans. However, these two animal species have vastly different body language, behaviors, and instincts. While exceptions exist, tortoises […]

Can Tortoises Eat Worms?

Can Tortoises Eat Worms?

Omnivorous tortoises, like desert tortoises (Gopherus agassizii), can eat worms, but herbivorous species, like Russian tortoises (Testudo horsfieldii), can get sick from ingesting animal protein. How much and how often […]