Greek tortoise Testudo graeca
Animals in our sanctuary
Grace (female)
Grace was found in the wild and brought to a veterinarian. Grace has a chip, but strangely the number on the chip wasn't found in the database, so the vet contacted CITES. As no one came forward as the owner, we can assume that she was deliberately left in the wild. A Greek tortoise comes from a much warmer climate than ours and will find it very difficult to survive in the wild here. A new home was found for her here at De Zonnegloed.
Where does he feel most at home?
The Spur-thighed tortoise can be found in the Mediterranean forests, vast grasslands and steppes. They like to live in drier environments, but not nearly as dry as many other species of tortoises.
What's his favourite food?
They like grasses, plants and fruits.
Fun fact
Depending on the location the spur-thighed tortoises will go into hibernation during the winter months.
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