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tortoises are not endangered yet. they are watched very carefully though. because they do not reproduce often there is not many wild tortoises in the desert. ravens also have a huge impact on the disappearance of the tortoises. a raven will peck through the shell of the tortoise and eat what is inside the shell.
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Are tortoises endangered animals?
Yes, tortoises are endangered animals
Are any turtles on the endangered list?
Turtles aren't endangered but Tortoises are endangered.
Why are giant tortoises extinct?
they are not extinct but only endangered
Why should Tortoises be protected?
Because they are almost endangered!!
Are western swamp tortoises endangered or extinct?
They are endangered , there are less than 300 individuals left.
Are desert tortoises endangered?
Yes. But they are actually vulnerable, a conservation status almost as bad as endangered.
How are gopher tortoise endangered?
Gopher tortoises are listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN. This is threatened, but not quite endangered.
Why is the giant turtle endangered?
Giant tortoises are often hunted for their shells.
Why are African spurred tortoises endangered?
because there aren't many left
How did tortoises become endangered?
Even though they're still widely sold in pet stores, they are indeed endangered. All Hermann's Tortoises that are sold however, are bred in captivity. In the '60 and '70, there was a lot demand for these animals, and they were caught in the wild. Hence, there are many in captivity, and few in the wild. That makes them endangered.
How do ploughshare tortoises live?
they are illegal but they eat b anananas they are also veryy endangered
What is the greatest cause for desert tortoises becoming endangered?
The desert tortoise has the official status of 'threatened' but not endangered at this time (2014). If populations continue to decline, they could become endangered in the future, however.
