Hermann's Tortoise
(Testudo hermanni)
Male Hermann's tortoises have a distinct spur on the tip of their tail.
Fun Facts
Hermann's Tortoise
Animal Class
Reptile
Size
Up to 18cm
Diet
Herbivorous. They eat a wide array of weeds, flowers, grasses and succulents
Habitat
Grasslands, scrublands and dry oak forests
Distribution
Southern Europe. Separated into western and eastern populations
Appearance
Black and yellow patterned carapaces. The brightness of the colours can fade due to age, to a less distinct grey or yellow colour
Lifespan
Up to 70 years
Did you know?
Hermann's tortoises have large claws on their limbs so they can dig burrows. This is where they hibernate during the winter.
See our Hermann's Tortoises!
We have one Hermann's tortoises at Ponderosa Zoo called Tabitha. Come and see her in our Reptile House!
The Hermann's Tortoise Population
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Population Trend
Decreasing
Threats
Habitat loss and the pet trade
Population
Unknown
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