Meetš¢ The Spur-Thighed Tortoise in Israel
š¢ The Spur-Thighed Tortoise in Israel
The spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca), also known as the Greek tortoise, is one of 5 Mediterranean tortoise species; it belongs to the ancient family Testudinidae.
Found in Israel’s open scrublands & Mediterranean woodlands, these tortoises thrive on wild grasses, herbs & fruits. They are remarkable for their longevity, many living well over 50 years, with some reaching 100 years!
Easily recognised by the small spur-like tubercles on their thighs, these gentle reptiles play an important role in maintaining ecological balance by grazing & dispersing seeds. Sadly, habitat loss & illegal collection have put pressure on wild populations.
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The spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca), also known as the Greek tortoise, is one of 5 Mediterranean tortoise species; it belongs to the ancient family Testudinidae.
Found in Israel’s open scrublands & Mediterranean woodlands, these tortoises thrive on wild grasses, herbs & fruits. They are remarkable for their longevity, many living well over 50 years, with some reaching 100 years!
Easily recognised by the small spur-like tubercles on their thighs, these gentle reptiles play an important role in maintaining ecological balance by grazing & dispersing seeds. Sadly, habitat loss & illegal collection have put pressure on wild populations.
#israelwildlife #tortoise #testudograeca #mediterraneannature #heritageofnature #ecotourism #wildisrael #biodiversity #imagineisraeltours #floraandfauna #simonostertourguideisrael #visitisrael #tourguideisrael #israeltourism #israeltouring
At Imagine Israel Tours we love to notice not just the big moments of history, but also the small details of nature that make Israel unique.
I’m a licensed tour guide with experience driving & guiding all over Israel in a comfortable 7-seater vehicle & I’m an accredited tour guide for Israel’s National Parks.
I’ve also been certified as the Amazon Tour Guide for online virtual tours in the North of Israel - as well as being a guide for cruise ship passengers coming into Haifa & Ashdod.
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Photo credit: Guy Haimovitch
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