Tortoises are known for their slow and steady nature, but did you know that they hibernate for part of the year? Hibernation is an essential adaptation for tortoises, enabling them to survive the cold winter months and conserve energy. But when do tortoises actually hibernate? If you are a tortoise lover curious about these questions, …
Did you know that most land-based tortoises consume an herbivore diet? In fact, I think this is a particularly interesting fact because I like to imagine tortoise traveling on land and munching on every plant they come across. Sort of like ancient lawnmowers with minds of their own. So what do tortoises eat and what …
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If you want a pet but don’t have a lot of time to take care of them, a tortoise can be an ideal pet for you. It is cute and considered low maintenance, hence won’t take too much of your time. However, you still need to care for them properly to keep them healthy. This …
The BTS is a voluntary organization with a membership base, providing friendly help and advice on the health of tortoise in captivity. From our experience, we know that many tortoises living in this country are surviving rather than thriving. Our aim is to promote the general health and well being of tortoises. The British Tortoise …
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