Tortoises need to put on weight before going into hibernation.
No... they digest what they've eaten. They do not store food for winter.
They put it in the refrigerator they store in their shell.
Tortoises can live off their fat storage for several months, depending on the species and environmental conditions. During periods of food scarcity, they metabolize their fat reserves to sustain vital functions. Some tortoises have been known to survive for up to a year without additional food, particularly in cooler climates where their metabolic rate decreases. However, prolonged fasting can eventually lead to health issues and mortality.
They store the fat in their tails
Fat is a store of energy. very simple
Galapagos tortoises can live up to 150 years old. Factors contributing to their longevity include their slow metabolism, ability to store water and fat, lack of natural predators, and their ability to adapt to their environment.
They store fat. as simple as that
fat.
Try buying any book on Hermann's Tortoises, there's usually a chapter on breeding. If you can't find a book in a pet store, try going to a book store or shop online. Also, the related link should have all of the necessary information. You have to scroll down to about midway through the page in order to find the articles about Hermann's Tortoises.
tortoises eat lettuce and carrots, but I would hold off on the bugs. Try feeding it (if you have one) salads or go to a pet store and get dry turtle/tortoise food for him/her.
Camels store fat on there humps which makes more food and water.
they don't store fat they have blubber which they are made with so they can survive the cold conditions of the water.