Russian Tortoise Juvenile
Testudo horsfieldii (juvenile)
Russian tortoise juveniles live in arid grassland and scrub, often using burrows or natural shelters during harsh heat and cold. They graze on grasses, broad-leaved plants, and flowers when moisture and seasonal vegetation are available. Their shell hardens as they grow, and their strong forelimbs begin making them capable diggers; like adults, they typically have four claws on each forefoot.
- Type
- Shell
- Conservation status
- VU
Growth chain
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- Russian Tortoise Juvenile
- Russian Tortoise