ENDANGERED Italian Tortoises

Italy has tortoises? Why yes, yes Italy has some very endangered tortoises, actually. The same ones also live in parts of France and Spain and while many of you have come to know them simply as Hermann’s tortoises, the ones found in these countries are the rare, endangered western subspecies. Testudo hermanni hermanni, the western Hermann’s tortoise, is one of planet earth’s many, wonderful chelonians. These remarkable, shelled creatures are marked with gorgeous, vibrant colors and interesting behaviors. Their appearance, along with a small size make them highly coveted. Illegal poaching along with other factors threaten their very existence with some populations being at risk of extinction in today’s world. Western Hermann’s tortoises have been a huge part of Garden State Tortoise over the years and we’ve become known for our work with them. It’s our pleasure to bring you a closer look into their beauty, natural history and what’s being done to save them.
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Who is Garden State Tortoise?
However you made it here, thank you and welcome to Garden State Tortoise. Garden State Tortoise is home to hundreds of animals from all around the world. We are a family dedicated to adventure, conservation of wildlife, and all things nature. We are a reptile rescue and breeding facility for more than ten years, offering refuge to those who need it, and working everyday to protect the beautiful world of reptiles in any way we can. Here on our KZbin channel you will be able to join us on our animal adventures while learning how to care for, protect, properly identify, feed and even breed many species of turtle, tortoise, snake and lizard. We even work with frogs and salamanders! We hope you enjoy our videos and help us share them with the world so we can continue to educate people of all ages about herpetology.
Chris and Casey Leone