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	Tortoise - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
		As with its aquatic cousins, the turtle and the terrapin, the tortoise is shielded from predators by a shell.
		Tortoises generally have a lifespan comparable with that of human beings and parakeets, and some individuals being known to have lived longer than 150 years.
		The giant tortoises of the Galápagos Islands helped Charles Darwin formulate his theory of evolution, since the isolated populations on the different islands, although descended from a common ancestor, had diverged to different forms.
	www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/t/o/r/Tortoise.html (446 words)

	Herman's Tortoise - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Hermann's Tortoise (Testudo hermanni) is one of seven tortoise species in the genus Testudo, along with the Marginated Tortoise (T.
		Tortoises are particularly long-lived animals, which are presumed to live as long as 100-150 years.
		The tortoise house must be relatively large, some 0.4 m³ (14 ft³) in size.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Herman's_Tortoise (1309 words)

	Giant Tortoise
		The cats and rats ate the tortoises’ eggs, and the pigs were in direct competition with them for vegetation.
		Although Aldabra tortoises originally came from a group of islands in the Indian Ocean, known as the Seychelles, only the island of Aldabra still has a population of giant tortoises.
		Tortoises are believed to be the longest-lived animals of all, living to between 100 and 200 years of age.
	www.robstewartphotography.com /facts/Gianttortoise.asp?i_id=345 (423 words)

	Tortoises
		The two tortoises were still in a tank (we had graduated to the 30-gallon size) when they became listless and stopped eating.
		Part of the courting ritual of desert tortoises is, that the male bobs his head very rapidly.
		Greek males, at least those of the tortoise species, are very territorial and Ouzo did not like those box turtles intruding into "his" territory.
	home.earthlink.net /~pfeiffer/T-tortoises.htm (1409 words)

	Testudo graeca - Armeniapedia.org
		Image:200px-Tortoise.jpg Image:250px-Graeca 005.jpg Image:230px-Graeca 045.jpg Image:230px-Tun0001.jpg Image:230px-Tun0004.jpg The Greek Tortoise or Spur-thighed Tortoise (Testudo graeca) is one of four European members of the Testudinidae family of tortoises.
		The smallest, and perhaps the prettiest, of the subspecies is the Tunisian Tortoise.
		However, these are also the most sensitive tortoises of the species, so that they cannot be kept outdoors in temperate climates, as cold and rainy summers quickly cause the animals to become ill. They are also incapable of a long hibernation.
	www.armeniapedia.org /index.php?title=Testudo_graeca (826 words)

	Tortoise Trust Web - Safer Hibernation and Your Tortoise
		Tortoises which are anything less than l00% fit, or are in any way underweight, will require a proportionally shorter period of hibernation under carefully controlled conditions; possibly they may even need to be kept awake and feeding over the entire winter season.
		Tortoises which are provided with the incorrect diet for their species can suffer serious problems, particularly in respect of the liver and kidneys.
		A tortoise which is losing weight to the extent that it is approaching the danger line should be taken out of hibernation and artificially sustained for the remainder of the winter.
	www.tortoisetrust.org /articles/safer.html (9531 words)

	“Golden Greek” Tortoise - Testudo graeca terrestris - Darrell Senneke
		HOUSING: Golden Greeks tend to bury themselves in the topsoil or under the base of clumps of grass, regardless of being maintained indoors or out this ability to hide should be duplicated.
		While most species of tortoises respond well and do much better with outdoor maintenance, this variant does better in indoor accommodations unless they are being maintained in a low humidity climatic zone or special consideration is given to providing a substrate that does not hold moisture.
		For an adult Golden Greek tortoise 6 inches (15 cm) or more in length the indoor habitat should be at least 4 foot by 2 foot, (120 cm by 60 cm).
	www.chelonia.org /Articles/tiberagoldengreekcare.htm (2269 words)

	Greek Tortoise - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Greek Tortoise (Testudo graeca) or Spur-thighed Tortoise is one of four European members of the Testudinidae family of tortoises.
		The Greek Tortoise (Testudo graeca) is often confused with Herman's Tortoise (Testudo hermanni).
		The smallest, and perhaps the prettiest, of the subspecies is the Tunisian Spur-Thighed Tortoise.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Greek_Tortoise (767 words)

	Timothy--a famous and not to be forgotten tortoise (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		It is the first accounting of a captive tortoise, a story that figures strongly in the birth of natural science and the English tradition of amateur natural history study.
		The tortoise was released in the garden at an unknown age in 1633 by Laud and two different labels on the existing shell place its death at 1730 (97 years) and 1753 (120 years).
		The oldest known Greek tortoise (at least one for which the authenticity is not in question), at 149 years is still alive.
	www.tortoisereserve.org /Sundry/Timothy_Body2.html (2241 words)

	Greek Tortoises For Sale
		Greek tortoises are very hardy and require the same care as that provided to Hermann's,
		tortoises indoors because they are generally too small and they hold too much heat.
		Greek tortoises should be fed daily a mixed diet of greens (escarole, endive, dandelion, kale,
	hometown.aol.com /deansh/myhomepage/photo.html (501 words)

	Tortoise species, Hermans tortoise, Marginated tortoise, Greek Spur-thighed tortoise, Horsefields tortoise, Egyptian ...
		There are many different tortoise species, for the purpose of this document we will only look at Mediterranean species considered (by the author) to be hardy and suitable to the new tortoise keeper living within the UK.
		Known as the Marginated tortoise for its flared marginals at the rear.
		One of the smallest tortoises, the Egyptian tortoise is not for the beginners, they are bred on occassion demanding high prices for babies, and have been found to be sensitive to humidity levels.
	www.pettortoise.co.uk /tortoise_species.php (491 words)

	Mediterranean Tortoise Care Sheet, Hermans tortoise, Marginated tortoise, Greek Spur-thighed tortoise, Horsefield's ...
		Tortoises are strong and determined escapees, so make sure the enclosure will not allow them to venture out but also prevent anything unwanted from venturing in.
		Weigh the tortoise you are just about to hibernate, so that you can monitor its weight loss at regular intervals and remove it from hibernation if the weight loss is to high.
		When purchasing a Mediterranean tortoise it is required by (CITES) that the tortoise must have a certificate of which provides information on its captive bred origin (an article 10), preventing the sale of wild Mediterranean tortoises in EU countries.
	www.pettortoise.co.uk /tortoise_care_sheet.php (1557 words)

	The Natural History of the Central Asian Tortoise (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		One of the key features which distinguish the Central Asian tortoise from other Testudo tortoises is the fact that both the front and the hind legs have four toes: the other members of the genus having five on the front feet.
		The Central Asian tortoise is really quite distinct in appearance from these other species, being rounder, flatter of carapace, and more "solid" in appearance, but for those who require more specifics, here they are: Herman's tortoise differs from the Central Asian tortoise mainly in that the supracaudal marginal scute is divided.
		These tortoises are inactive most of the year, and are one of the only reptiles known to both hibernate during the winter and aestivate during the summer.
	coloherp.org /cb-news/Vol-28/cbn-0110/RussianTortoise.html (1874 words)

	Ronald Willemsen (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The Greek geographical situation is comparable with that of the Galapagos island Isabela (Albemarle) where each of its five volcanos has a different form of tortoise (Thornton, 1971).
		It is generally assumed, though not by herpetologists, that recent tortoises are ancient animals, remainders of the era of the dinosaurs.
		The fossil tortoise record of Europe, Asia and America shows a rich variation of species in the miocene and pliocene, often of very large size, which disappeared rapidly when the ancestors of man appeared.
	www.ahailey.f9.co.uk /ronald.htm (2678 words)

	Greek Tortoise Care Sheet and Information - WNYHS
		General appearance: The coloration of the Greek tortoise is highly variable and can range from olive with dark spots in the middle of each scute on the carapace to a "golden" form which is almost entirely yellow in appearance.
		Enclosure: The best enclosure for Greek tortoises is an open "turtle table" of approximately 4 feet long by 2 feet wide by 1 to 2 feet deep for an adult Greek Tortoise though the bigger the better.
		Environment: Greek tortoises are a terrestrial species which prefers a dry climate.
	www.wnyherp.org /care-sheets/turtles/greek-tortoise.php (724 words)

	Reptiles and Amphibians » Tortoises » African Spurred Tortoise Main Page
		The African Spurred Tortoise, also known as the Sulcata Tortoise, is the third largest tortoise in the world, with only the giant Galapagos and Aldabra Tortoises being larger.
		Sulcata Tortoises are native to the southern Sahara Desert, a region that consists of Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Chad, and Sudan.
		If the tortoise is not housed outdoors and exposed to natural sunlight, fluorescent full spectrum lighting is necessary for the tortoise's development.
	centralpets.com /animals/reptiles/tortoises/tor2589.html (924 words)

	Killer Tortoises and Other Stupid Stuff (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Aeschylus (525~65 BC), in case you've forgotten, is considered the father of Greek drama.
		The flat-bottomed Land Tortoise was constructed in 1758 as a floating fortress for use by the British and provincial armies during the French and Indian War.
		The Land Tortoise, the larger of the two radeaux, was uncooperative, drifted from the planned storage site, and did not sink until well after dark.
	www.tortoisereserve.org /Sundry/Killer_Body2.html (941 words)

	CU Museum: Research and Collections: Object of the Month!
		Tortoises and turtles are unique among terrestrial vertebrates as the pectoral and pelvic girdles (or hip) are located inside the rib cage.
		Tortoises and turtles which retract their heads in to the carapace are known as Cryptodires (hidden neck), but not all of them have modified jaw muscles.
		Before this tortoise was fossilized, the carcass may have been transported (possibly by water or scavengers) and then rapidly buried by sediment.
	cumuseum.colorado.edu /Research/Objects/jun06_tortoise.html (474 words)

	Ancient Greek Music and Music Instruments (1/2)
		Another version from A catechism of familar things: It is supposed to have originated from the discovery of a dead tortoise, the flesh of which had dried and wasted, so that nothing was left within the shell but sinews and cartilages: these, tightened and contracted, on account of their dryness, were rendered sonorous.
		To speak of a Greek as having a good "musical education" is equivalent to saying that he was trained in all the liberal arts, including mathematics.
		The Greek ideal of education was based upon the idea of universality, of the integration of all branches of learning.
	www.mlahanas.de /Greeks/Music.htm (3177 words)

	Golden Greek” Tortoise - Testudo graeca terrestris - Darrell Senneke (printer version)
		In other words, little was known about them other than that they had a very light colored shell and that a mask was evident on darker skinned specimens.
		Evolving a darker coloration in such an area would make a tortoise easy prey for any predator, in addition the lighter shell coloration is indicative of an area that reaches seasonally high temperatures where a dark shell would be an unwelcome heat sink.
		Unfortunately if they are being maintained in an area with a damp substrate this tendency to dig a "pad" results in them sitting in a very high humidity location for long periods of time.
	www.chelonia.org /Articles/tiberagoldengreekcareprnt.htm (2156 words)

	Tortoise
		Sunshine is a female Golden Greek Tortoise, adopted on June 12th 2004.
		She was very shy at the pet store, but once I got her home she "came out of her shell" so to speak and is very sociable and curious.
		She surprised me by hibernating, Greek Tortoises are not known to hibernate.
	www.lynslair.com /Tortoise.htm (179 words)

	Treatment with Allopurinol and Probenecid for Visceral Gout in a Greek Tortoise, Testudo graeca
		- A captive female Greek tortoise, Testudo graeca, at least 35 years of age, weighing 1.15 kg and measuring 20 cm of carapace length was evaluated for anorexia and lethargy of two months duration in the summer of 1996.
		This revealed a UA level of 1487.5 umol/L (25 mg/dl) (control values from the ten healthy tortoises were between 85.1 to 147.6 umol/L (1.43 to 2.48 mg/dl), AST 360 IU/l (control tortoises: 15 to 226 IU/l and creatinine 22.1 umol/l (0.5 mg/dl) (control tortoises: 4.42 to 57.46 umol/l, 0.1 to 1.3 mg/d).
		Gout was diagnosed from hyperuricemia and gouty tophi.
	www.arav.org /journals/JA011653.htm (443 words)

	SAFER HIBERNATION AND YOUR TORTOISE
		Their taxonomy is in any case far from straightforward and in some cases is disputed - the Tortoise Trust publishes several guides to identification so contact us if you require more information.
		Most healthy adult tortoises lose about l% of their body weight each month in hibernation.
		For details on how tortoises can best be encouraged to drink see the next section.
	www.turtlestuff.com /hibernation.html (9508 words)

	Deer Fern Farms Ebony Uromastyx Page
		The Golden Greek Tortoise group is a somewhat confusing group to identify.
		After these initial shipments of golden specimens, the collectors moved on to other locales, where the T terrestris were less and less golden color and more heavily marked with the more typical Greek tortoise markings.
		The most recently imported groups vary between the types described above to ones that are heavily patterned in the typical "Greek" fl "C" pattern to ones with the fl markings replaced with rich mahogany brown over a peach tinted shell.
	www.deerfernfarms.com /Tortoise_GoldenGreek.htm (589 words)

	Turtle and Tortoise Preservation Group
		Western readers have largely missed this work, from notes on European Pond Turtles in the 1700s and the work of A. Strauch, whose 1865 work on the turtles and tortoises of the world was the first of its kind in Russia, to modern chelonian specialists.
		The Greek Tortoise, Testudo graeca and The Central Asian (Russian) Tortoise, Agrionemys horsfieldii, are presented in wonderful detail, from insightful text and many color photos of tortoises and of their habitat in Russia and the former Soviet Republics.
		The Greek Tortoise (Testudo graeca) and The Central Asian Tortoises (Agrionemys horsfieldii)
	www.ttpg.org /htm/review_russia.html (830 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Although Greek Tortoises are found in North Africa (that is why we are also called 'Moorish Tortoises' -- don't ask me about how we came to be known as 'Greek'), I began my journey into this world in a place far away from my homeland: Florida.
		Tortoises and turtles make great family members, but they are not easy to take care of.
		If you bring a tortoise or turtle into your home, you are responsible for its welfare, health, and happiness.
	www.ndsu.nodak.edu /ndsu/ambrosio/titus/main.html (287 words)

	CentralPets.com - Central Tortoises Page
		Please remember that all tortoises are turtles but not all turtles are tortoises.
		The first is a listing of every tortoise currently online here.
		The second is a listing of tortoise related pages on this site.
	centralpets.com /pages/reptiles/tortoises.html (140 words)

	Sick Tortoise? - TT - Turtle Forums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		These are generally fatal in turtles and tortoises if not treated.
		You will find a collection of care sheets about Greek Tortoises in the Care Sheet Links Alphabetical by Common Name, under Mediterrainean Spur Thigh Tortoises (Testudo graeca ibera).
		Mediterranean Spur Thigh "Greek" Tortoises (Testudo graeca ibera / Testudo ibera)
	www.turtletimes.com /forums/index.php?showtopic=25314 (851 words)

	burmese mt. tortoise and greek - TT - Turtle Forums (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		And the greek, lol just thought it was funny that he fell asleep.
		Human owner being kept by 43 in house chelonians of twenty-three species and/or subspecies, a pond of koi, a Uromastyx, three male Labradors, wild Muscovy and squrriels and a newlywed with +1 husband.
		thanks guys, the greek still sleeps like that every now and then, The big boy out back, eat so much, hes becoming heavy and loves the rain.
	www.turtletimes.com /forums/index.php?showtopic=43789 (629 words)

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