Hermann's Tortoise
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Common Name:
Hermann's Tortoise
Scientific Name:
Testudo hermanni
IUCN Status:
Near Threatened
Risks: The main risk to Hermann's tortoise is habitat destruction.
Diet: Their diet includes a variety of succulent and herbaceous plants. They will occasionally eat invertebrates such as worms, snails and carrion.
Size: Length up to 18 cm.
Weight: 1.5 to 2.5 kilograms.
Fun Facts
- A tortoise has good all-round vision as well as an excellent sense of smell.
- The Hermann's tortoise is found in Southern Europe.
- 60 different bones connected to each other make up a tortoise's shell.
- Tortoises can withdraw their head, limbs and tail into their shells when under threat or attack by a predator.
- Hermann's tortoise live from 30 to 75 years.
About Us
Willy the tortoise is located inside the Affinity Learning Centre.