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Possibly but unlikely. Both have 52 chromosomes but it isn't that simple. Sulcata are much larger so there may be physical limitations and while Testudines are genetically conservative (meaning they haven't changed much), the fact that the species evolved on separate continents could present problems. Even if you were successful, the offspring may be sterile and unable to reproduce (like a mule).
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoIt is possible, that's why you should never, ever keep two different types of tortoises together. They need seperate pens. One can have a parasite or disease that doesn't affect it, but will kill another species.
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How is the environment a threat to the African sulcata tortoise?
How is the environment a threat to the african sulcata tortoise?
Do Desert tortoise live in the jungle?
Yes, there are a number of tortoise species around the world adapted to deserts and arid lands.
What is the name of the world's third largest tortoise?
sulcata
Can hermit crabs and sulcata tortoise live in same habitat?
It depends how large the Sul is and the hermit usually yes but you should in mind that hermits need sponges and there own hideout plus the food. The thing is that the hermits food is meat and meals and that is not good for the Sulcata. Also Hermits Need A few shells and a climbing area. So yeah the do make a good mate for the sulcata Tortoise. Any other of the tort species will most likely eat it. I have a Sulcata Tort Named Gordan and he has a hermit crab with him. Doing fine! -Matthew
How do you get a desert tortoise to have babies without a mate?
You will need a female to lay the eggs and a male to (first) fertilize the eggs.
How long do sulcata tortoise live?
Up to 200 years in the wild. In captivity, the oldest on record was 54 in a zoo in Egypt.
What is a statement for ''desert the herbivore tortoise is a''?
"The desert tortoise is a herbivore."
Is a desert tortoise a herbivore a carnivore or a decomposer?
A desert tortoise is a herbivore.
Is a desert tortoise rare?
The desert tortoise is considered (2014) as a threatened species.
Is the desert tortoise a vegetarian?
Yes, the desert tortoise is a vegetarian, it eats only plants.
From what region is the desert tortoise?
The desert tortoise is a native of parts of the Sonoran and Mojave Deserts.
What does the desert tortoise do to stay cool in a desert?
The desert tortoise spends nearly 95% of its life underground to avoid the heat.
