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How fast can a giant tortoise swim?
zero, a tortoise cant swim, because its a TORTOISE not a turtle, tortoise are land species and turtles are water species
Is a desert tortoise rare?
The desert tortoise is considered (2014) as a threatened species.
Is the galapagos tortoise an endangered species?
yes
With what other tortoise can your tortoise mate if she is a horse field tortoise?
You cannot crossbreed tortoises. Each species of tortoise has a gut flora peculiar to that species. The gut flora of one species can prove dangerous to another species.Different species of tortoise should not be kept together. While a very few, in the wild, may cross into each others habitat on occasions, such as the Hermann (Testudo hermanni) and the Horsfield (Testudo horsfieldii) they are not known to interbreed.
Is Tortoise an omnivore?
MOST species of tortoises are herbivores. There are a few species that are omnivorous.
What is the kingdom phylum class family genus species of a tortoise?
More than one species of tortoise exist, however the usage of the word 'tortoise' is not widely agreed upon. Recently, the word 'tortoise' has been re-applied by biologists to mean only species which are entirely terrestrial (such as the Galapagous tortoise).For the Galapagos tortoise:Kingdom:AnimaliaPhylum:ChordataClass:ReptiliaOrder:TestudinesSuborder:CryptodiraFamily:TestudinidaeGenus:ChelonoidisSpecies:C. nigra
Can your breed 2 different species of tortoise What can you breed with a female greek?
Yes. You can breed 2 different species of tortoise and you can breed female Greek with WC Jordanian.
Will a young Spur Thighed tortoise happily live in the same tank as a 7 year healthy female Horsefield Tortoise?
Different species of tortoise should not be kept together. While it is unlikely that they would object to each other, there is a problem with the fact that different species of tortoise have different bacteria in their gut. The bacteria from one species can be dangerous to another. You say you keep your tortoise in a tank, please note that this is not a healthy environment for a tortoise. They should be kept in an outdoor enclosure, weather permitting, and on a tortoise table at other times. Visit www.tortoisetrust.org or www.tortoisefirst.com for more information.
Are turtles poisionous?
No species of turtle, tortoise or terrapin is poisonous.
Will a baby tortoise eat your adult guppies?
That depends upon the species of Tortoise (Turtle?). Some are vegetarian and others are carnivores.
What kind of tortoises are in the Mojave Desert?
The desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) is the kind of tortoise found in the Mojave Desert. This species is native to the southwestern United States and parts of Mexico. The desert tortoise is a protected species due to its vulnerable status in the wild.
What is the name of giant land animal?
There are several animals that are considered "giant". Here are a few living species: Giraffe Elephant Some species of whales, such as the Blue Whale Whale Shark Giant tortoise species, such as the Galapagos tortoise
