Hermanns tortoises

The Hermann's tortoise (Testudo hermanni ) is a small to medium size species of tortoise. They are native to southern Europe. They also live in nearby islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Richard D. Bartlett; Patricia Pope Bartlett; Michele Earle-Bridges, Turtles and Tortoises (Hauppauge, NY: Barron's, 2006), p. 10 Their range is from Romania and Greece to southern Spain. About 25% of them live on the Italian Peninsula. 

Hermann's tortoises are a golden brown color. They have two dark stripes on their underside or belly. They usually have black markings. In size, they range from  to  in length. Females are larger than males. They also become sexually mature sooner. Their diet includes leaves, flowers and fruit.Animals: A Visual Encyclopedia, Second Edition (New York: DK Publishing, 2011), p. 167 It was a popular pet but are now a protected species.

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Category:Turtles
Category:Reptiles of Europe