Tweet Origin Russian tortoise, also known as Central Asian tortoise and Horsfield’s tortoise (Testudo horsfieldii) is a land turtle of the family Testudinidae. It originates from Central Asia and can be found in the countries from the Caspian Sea to China and in Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan. Characteristics and Behavior Russian tortoises are sexually...
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Tweet Origin Red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) is a semiaquatic turtle of the family Emydidae and originates from the southern United States. However, it has established itself in other regions too due to pet releases. Characteristics and Behavior Read-eared slider grows about 10 to 13 inches in length. The males tend to be slightly...
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The Indian Star Tortoise, as the name suggests is found in India, the central and Southern parts of India, in West Pakistan and in Sri Lanka. It prefers semi-arid, grasslands and thorny habitats and can equally be spotted in areas with high precipitations level. The name Indian star tortoise is derived from the 12...
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