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Yes the green turtle is endangered due to the many boats the drive in the water.
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What tortoises are illegal?
The Indonesian star tortoise and a breed similar to the leopard tortoises, I believe are endangered and illegal. So is the desert tortoise, except it's native and there are adoption programs.
'Why is the galapagos tortoise endangered'?
The Galapagos tortoise is endangered because people eat the eggs they lay and the adult tortoises are hunted for their big shells. Also, the pollution of the Galapagos islands is hurting the Galapagos tortoise as well. Actually, this species is not endangered, but considered "Vulnerable". Strictly protected by law, they are no longer hunted, and their numbers are again increasing. Ten of fifteen subspecies still survive there, and captive born hatchlings are released each year. The islands there are not under any current threat from pollution.
How long have tortoises been on the earth?
No, 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.
Is a tortoise or a hare the modest?
the tortoise
What tortoise eat?
the tortoise eat pegeounus
IS star turtle an endangered species?
The Star Tortoise is not endangered. It is actually quite popular in the exotic pet trade.
How endangered is the tortoise?
They're not endangered at all.
Is the giant tortoise endangered?
they are really endangered
What tortoises are illegal?
The Indonesian star tortoise and a breed similar to the leopard tortoises, I believe are endangered and illegal. So is the desert tortoise, except it's native and there are adoption programs.
When was Indian star tortoise created?
Indian star tortoise was created in 1795.
Is the galapagos tortoise an endangered species?
yes
Is the red footed tortoise endangered?
yes
What is the current classification of the Gopher Tortoise in North America?
They are classify as endangered They are classify as endangered
Are galapagos tortoises endangered?
The Giant Galapagos Tortoise is on the endangered species list and has been protected by the Ecuadorian government since 1970.
How are gopher tortoise endangered?
Gopher tortoises are listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN. This is threatened, but not quite endangered.
What are the endangered species of the mojove deserts?
bald eagle,coyote,tortoise
Does a star tortoise eat her eggs?
yes
