Tortoises are fascinating animals. With a metabolic function that operates quite differently from our own and that of other warm-blooded species, it can be hard to figure out why tortoises do what they do. Take burrowing, for example. Many new keepers don’t realize tortoises even have the ability to create their own burrows by digging…
Tortoises are very cute, social, and intelligent animals. More and more people are choosing to keep tortoises as pets. This is especially true for people who live in places where more common companion animals like dogs and cats may not be allowed. But tortoises are not easy to care for and they can be just…
Tortoises are becoming increasingly popular as companion animals today. Tortoises do not make noise and are easy to find in most local pet stores. But tortoises and turtles also have a reputation for carrying an infectious bacteria called salmonella that is zoonotic (can be transferred from animals to people). So many new aspiring owners are…
