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A review of the Russian tortoise, Testudo horsfieldii by Mary Anderson Cohen. ... Male Russian tortoise ; Photograph by Michael J. Connor ... The Russian tortoise is the easternmost of the five tortoises collectively known as Mediterranean tortoises. They are "so-called" because their native ranges occur in proximity to...
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www.tortoise.org/archives/russ.html
www.tortoise.org/archives/russ.html
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Russian Tortoise - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Russian Tortoise , Horsfield's Tortoise or Central Asian Tortoise ( Testudo horsfieldii , but see "Systematics" below) is a species of tortoise that is a popular pet. It is named after...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Tortoise
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Whenever possible, an outdoor habitat is best for a Russian tortoise. The habitat should be secure from predators, including raccoons, cats, dogs, possums, and humans. Russians are excellent climbers and diggers so the pen must be escape proof!
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www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/cs-russian.htm
www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/cs-russian.htm
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Tortoise Trust Web - A site dedicated to the conservation and captive care of Chelonia ... Practical care & breeding of the Horsfield's or Russian tortoise in captivity ... Trade in the Horsfield's or Russian tortoise has unfortunately greatly expanded following the disintegration of the former Soviet Union.
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www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/horsfield.html
www.tortoisetrust.org/articles/horsfield.html
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Life span: 25 + years; ... Habitat: Southeastern Russia, to eastern Iran, to northwest Pakistan and Afghanistan. ... Diet: Fresh cut grasses, clover, kale, collard greens, mustard greens, beet or carrot tops, hibiscus and nasturtium flowers. Some fruit and vegetables are important, but should only make up about 20% of the diet.
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www.bgsu.edu/departments/biology/facilities/herp/caresh...
www.bgsu.edu/departments/biology/facilities/herp/caresheetpages/russian.html
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Trade in the Horsfield's or Russian tortoise has unfortunately greatly expanded following the disintegration of the former Soviet Union. ... A cold, dry Horsfield's tortoise can survive for some considerable time; a cold, damp Horsfield's tortoise is likely to succumb to pneumonia very quickly. In prolonged spells of cold...
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www.anapsid.org/russian2.html
www.anapsid.org/russian2.html
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The Russian Tortoise (Testudo horsfieldi) ... The Russian Tortoise (a.k.a. Steppe, Afghan, or Horsfeld’s Tortoise) is a recent introduction to the pet trade of the Western World. Little is known about its natural habits, and consequently our understanding of its proper care in captivity is continually improving.
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www.centralah.com/russianTortoise.html
www.centralah.com/russianTortoise.html
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Care Information for Tortoises; (including any information on the Russian Tortoise) ... Additional Care Information for Russian Tortoise ... The Russian Tortoise is both a good digger and climber and though they are extremely good at surviving many temperature extremes and can be kept outside, you should always make sure that...
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centralpets.com/care/pets/reptiles/tortoises/2611/4/1/p...
centralpets.com/care/pets/reptiles/tortoises/2611/4/1/petcare.php
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