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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.
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∙ 12y agoTortoises are becoming endangered and extinct because of the various activities of humans which are destroying the environment.
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∙ 11y agoThe Egyptian Tortoise is endangered because people are illegally selling them to be house pets, and people are destroying their habitat to build farms and other things.
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∙ 12y agoLike many other animals, the endanger is due to littering,ad global warming. If you want a more accurate answer, go on to Google.
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∙ 11y agoGopher Tortoises are endangered because of hungry carnivore armadillos.
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∙ 8y agoDesert tortoises are not currently endangered but are listed as threatened.
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∙ 6y agopeople hunt them
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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.
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.
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.
Why are tortoises endangered?
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.
How are gopher tortoise endangered?
Gopher tortoises are listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN. This is threatened, but not quite endangered.
Why are African spurred tortoises endangered?
because there aren't many left
Why is the giant turtle endangered?
Giant tortoises are often hunted for their shells.
How do ploughshare tortoises live?
they are illegal but they eat b anananas they are also veryy endangered
