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Turning Point
The month of May is an important time in Testudo graeca graeca habitats throughout much of North Africa and Southern Spain. The 'great...

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Pyramiding: Misunderstandings, Misrepresentations and some very strange research methods.
Severely deformed juvenile C. sulcata with classic 'pyramiding' and darkened, thick keratin Influence of environmental humidity and...

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5 days ago12 min read
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Mediterranean Tortoise Microclimates and Basking Behaviour in Spring
A. C. Highfield Wildflowers, tortoises, and some interesting observations on microclimates, temperatures, and UV-B exposures! There has...

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May 97 min read
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Incubation of Mediterranean Tortoise Eggs
One from our 'Historic' series! This was originally released on VHS (remember that?) and then DVD way back in 1999! Hence, the video...

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Apr 286 min read
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Tortoise Behaviour in Rain
Some of the fascinating strategies wild tortoises use when experiencing very heavy rain in their natural habitats. The substrate, while...

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Apr 231 min read
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Toxic Plants and Tortoises
Caesalpinia gilliesii seed pods are toxic to tortoises Different species of animal vary widely in their susceptibilities to individual...

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Apr 45 min read
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Warming up after Brumation (Hibernation)
The Tortoise Myth Busters - Episode 8 As usual, let's start by looking at some of the (very confident!) misleading advice seen on this...

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Feb 234 min read
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How Heat Lamps can Harm the Health of Tortoises and Contribute to Growth Deformities
'Hotspots' caused by artificial heat lamp in close proximity while most of the body remains too cold. An important consideration for all...

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Feb 1934 min read
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Treating Sight-Damaged Tortoises
A specialist ophthalmic exam will be required to establish the extent of the damage. Andy C. Highfield The recent winter proved to be one...

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Feb 67 min read
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Common Post-Hibernation Problems in Tortoises
Check weights before, during and following hibernation (brumation). Tortoises which emerge from hibernation (technically it is more...

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Jan 317 min read
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Out of Africa: 18 Months of Observations on the Captive Care of Rescued Kinixys homeana Hingebacks
Dr Mark R. Webb This species requires a relatively low-light, humid and forest-floor-like habitat. This article originally appeared in a...

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Jan 1213 min read
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Rehabilitating Hingeback Tortoises
by A. C. Highield/Tortoise Trust Hingeback tortoises are often rescued in very poor condition and can be challenging to rehabilitate. K....

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Jan 86 min read
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Brumation Mysteries
The precise combination of 'triggers' that tell Mediterranean tortoises it is time to dig down for brumation (hibernation) over winter...

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Dec 8, 20241 min read
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Renewal
Recovery of natural vegetation after drought and rain. A short video report:

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Nov 21, 20241 min read
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Brumation (Hibernation) of Juvenile Tortoises
Juveniles and adults live in the same locations, in the same habitat, and experience exactly the same environmental conditions. They...

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Nov 16, 20245 min read
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Companions for Existing Tortoises - Yes or No?
Understanding The Risks A recipe for disaster: multiple different Testudo from differing origins (North Africa and Turkey) mixed at high...

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Nov 3, 20247 min read
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Poppies: Feed or 'No Feed'?
The Tortoise Mythbusters - Episode 8 Poppies are often listed as a 'no feed', but certainly some species are eaten by tortoises in the...

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Oct 8, 20247 min read
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Some Common Autumn Hibernation Problems
A. C. Highfield This article is a brief guide to how to handle some very common problems that arise in autumn during the period when...

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Oct 4, 20246 min read
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Promoting proper bone development: Choosing and Using Supplements
This is a simplified, but updated, article including advice incorporating our latest research, experience and observations. Obtaining...

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Sep 28, 202417 min read
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Overwintering Tortoises Successfully
Andy C. Highfield A typical 'Tortoise Table' setup with overhead basking lamp 'Overwintering' is a term that is used to describe keeping...

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Sep 17, 202415 min read
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