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What tortoises are illegal?
It is illegal to own most species of tortoises without proper permits or licenses due to regulations aimed at protecting native wild populations. Endangered species like the Galápagos and radiated tortoises are strictly protected under international conservation laws, making it illegal to own them as pets. It is important to check with local authorities and follow proper regulations when considering owning a tortoise as a pet.
'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.
In the allegory of tortoise what do the birds give to tortoise?
feathers
What type of tortoise was master oogway?
Master Oogway from Kung Fu Panda was a Galápagos tortoise.
IS star turtle an endangered species?
The Star Tortoise is not endangered. It is actually quite popular in the exotic pet trade.
Is the giant tortoise endangered?
they are really endangered
How endangered is the tortoise?
They're not endangered at all.
Is the galapagos tortoise an endangered species?
yes
Is the red footed tortoise endangered?
yes
When was Indian star tortoise created?
Indian star tortoise was created in 1795.
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
What endangered species live in deserts?
An endangered species that live in the desert is the Desert Tortoise. It lives in the Mojave Desert and the Sonoran Desert.
Does a star tortoise eat her eggs?
yes
