Hermann's tortoise
A species of Mediterranean tortoises, Also known as Eastern hermann's tortoise Scientific name : Testudo hermanni Genus : Mediterranean tortoises
Hermann's tortoise, A species of Mediterranean tortoises
Also known as:
Eastern hermann's tortoise
Scientific name: Testudo hermanni
Genus: Mediterranean tortoises
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Description
Hermann's tortoise (Testudo hermanni ) is one of five tortoise species traditionally placed in the genus Testudo, the others being the marginated tortoise (T. marginata), Greek tortoise (T. graeca, or spur-thighed tortoise), Russian tortoise (T. horsfieldii ), and Kleinmann's tortoise (T. kleinmanni, or Egyptian tortoise). Two subspecies are known: the western Hermann's tortoise (T. h. hermanni ) and the eastern Hermann's to
General Info
Lifespan
30-60 years
Diet
Hermann's tortoise primarily subsists on a herbivorous diet, predominantly leafy greens. This species utilizes its sharp beak to consume a variety of vegetation, including grasses, flowers, and fruits. Although favoring clover, dandelions, and hibiscus, hermann's tortoise also ingest smaller amounts of invertebrates opportunistically.
Appearance
Hermann's tortoise is a medium-sized tortoise with a heavily domed, solid shell. The shell has a yellow-brown hue, with dark, almost black, patchy spots. The head is small with yellow and black coloration, and the limbs are strong and stocky, clad in robust scales. No significant differences exist due to age, gender or subspecies, though younger ones tend to have lighter and smoother shells.
Behavior
Primarily solitary, hermann's tortoise takes extensive measures to mark and defend its territory, often ramming or biting intruders. While not hibernating, which occurs in winter months, this animal is diurnal and spends most daylight hours searching for food, which primarily consists of herbivorous diet. With long life expectancy, hermann's tortoise develops unique age-related behaviors.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
Tortoises Genus
Mediterranean tortoises Species
Hermann's tortoise 
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