Central Asian Tortoise
Testudo horsfieldii
- Least Concern
- Near Threatened
- Vulnerable
- Endangered
- Critically Endangered
- Extinct in the Wild
- Extinct
The sturdy and robust Central Asian Tortoise is one of the smaller members of the Tortoise family growing to an average 15-25 cm long. Native to the Silk Road encompassing Russia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, India, Iran and China, the Central Asian Tortoise hibernates in Winter, safely taking to the confines of their vast burrows.
Native Range → |
Central and West Asia |
Natural Habitat → |
Desert, savanna and scrublands |
Diet → |
Grasses, flowers, herbs and leaves |
Life Expectancy → |
50-100 years in the wild. Up to 100 years in zoos |
Breeding → |
2-6 eggs & a 8-11 week incubation period |
Group Name → |
Unknown |
Active Hours → |
During the day |
Threats → |
Hunting, Illegal pet trade, Habitat loss |
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