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Russian Tortoise
About Russian Tortoise
The Russian Tortoise (Testudo horsfieldii) is not crossbred, but a native Russian tortoise. This tiny turtle has an oval and flat shell with various colors. However, the Russian Tortoise is threatened with extinction due to human activities that destroy its habitat.
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Common Name
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Afghan tortoise, Central Asian tortoise, Horsfield's tortoise, Russian steppe tortoise, Soviet Tortoise,Testudo Horsfieldii, Agrionemys Horsfieldii
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Testudo horsfieldii
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Species
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Testudo horsfieldii
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Genus
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Testudo
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SubFamily
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Poeciliinae
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Family
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Testudinidae
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SuperFamily
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Testudinoidea
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SubOrder
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Cryptodira
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Order
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Testudines
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Class
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Reptilia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Russian Tortoise |
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Color
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Yellow
Olive
Brown
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Pattern
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Tessellated
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Characteristics
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Triangular mouths
Bony Shell
Toothless
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Min Height
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5 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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10 Inches or 1 meters |
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Min Weight
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0.66 lbs |
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Max Weight
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3.3 lbs |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Tank Size
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20 gallons |
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Day Time Temperature
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75°F to 85°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Organic Topsoil
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Russian Tortoise including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Herbivores
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Temperament
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Curious
Calm
Playful
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Quadrupedal
Climbing
Crawling
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Russian Tortoise. |
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Lifespan
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60 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Terrestrial |
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Ecosystem
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Mountain
Urban
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Country
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China
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Kazakhstan
Pakistan
Russian Federation (the)
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