Hermann’s Tortoise

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Description

Range & Habitat

Found In: Southern Europe/Evergreen Mediterranean oak forests and maritime grasslands

Behavior

Diet

Herbivore. Diet consists of various plants

Conservation

Pollution from chemicals used in agriculture, the exotic pet trade, and habitat loss are the major threats to this species

Fun Facts

• The temperature at which the eggs are hatched determines the gender of the hatchlings. 26 degrees Celsius results in male hatchlings while 30 degrees Celsius results in female hatchlings