Tortoise in southern Turkey
Printed From: Reptiles and Amphibians of the UK
Category: General
Forum Name: What is it?
Forum Description: Seen something in the wild and wondering what it is? This is the place to ask
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Topic: Tortoise in southern Turkey
Posted By: sharifaone
Subject: Tortoise in southern Turkey
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2015 at 8:41pm
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Hi again, I know most of Turkey is far from the UK, but I'm an expat living in the region and don't know anyone here who knows the answers. Any idea of what this little fellow is--found in southern Turkey last week? Or could you refer me to a forum/someone who might? Thank you!  |
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Posted By: Iowarth
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2015 at 9:39pm
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This is a little trickier but is almost certainly the spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca - probably sub-species ibera) Chris ------------- Chris Davis, Site Administrator Co-ordinator, Sand Lizard Captive Breeding Programme (RETIRED) |
Posted By: sharifaone
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2015 at 12:45pm
| Thank you, Chris! I do know that the Spur-thighed Tortoise is often seen in that area, so it sounds right. Appreciate the reply. |