Why do tortoises headbutt? This is a question that many people have asked when they see their beloved turtle ramming its head into things without any obvious reason. While it may seem like an...
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Tortoises are known for their longevity, with some species living for more than 100 years. This has long been a source of fascination for scientists and animal enthusiasts alike, leading to the...
Sulcata Tortoises are known for eating everything that you put in front of them. But this doesn’t mean that everything is good for them. There are certain foods that should be avoided and some that...
Most Sulcata tortoises can live as long as a human, but unlike humans, Sulcata tortoises don’t change their appearance that much as they age, and this can make it somewhat difficult to tell their...
In general, Sulcata tortoises are very docile and peaceful creatures, so you wouldn’t expect to see one of them trying to bite you. But like every animal, tortoises must have some way to defend...
Sulcata tortoises and their dietary preferences can be very strange, sometimes tortoises will eat everything that is in front of them (even if they shouldn’t) and other times they will become some...