Here I will take up important current topics at irregular intervals and present them from my point of view.
A term that repeatedly causes confusion and is often misinterpreted.
In the vast majority of European tortoises reared in human care, pyramid-shaped bone plates develop in the center of the horny shields of the dorsal armor.
Years ago only released turtles were found, today tortoises are also repeatedly affected.
Even in their home countries, turtles are not found everywhere, but only in areas with a special microclimate.
In their natural environment, turtles are able to regenerate even the most severe injuries and burns without outside help.
Small dents in the turtle shell are a natural aging process.
Um ihren Darm zur ausgiebigen Wasseraufnahme vollständig zu leeren, führen die Schildkröten während eines Gewitterregens einen regelrechten Regentanz auf.
Wildlebende Mauremys rivulata kommen vor lauter Hunger aus dem Wasser und fressen aus der Hand.
ja oder lieber doch nicht.
You can get more detailed information about other interesting topics in my book about the habitats and way of life of the European tortoises.