Common name : Greek tortoise, Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise
Scientific name : Testudo graeca
Family : Testudinidae
Native to : Spain, Africa, Europe and the Middle East
Interesting fact : The spur-thighed tortoise is confused with the Hermanns tortoise as they look alike.
Conservation status : Vulnerable
The spur-thighed tortoise can be identified by a conical spur on the thighs. The shell is high and domed. They are vegetarians eating a variety of plants and grasses. They are also found in a variety of habitats like dry areas, grasslands, mountains and wastelands. They are long-lived with a life span of 100 years.
