The tortoises in the Karoo World
The tortoises in the Karoo World are rare The genus Turtle lives in the plateau and is relatively cold, which is rare in the family Tortoise. The Karoo Land Tortoise is also the only tortoise in the genus Tortoise that can hibernate, which is a relatively unique species.
Chinese name:Kalu Tianya Tortoise
Latin name:Homopus femoralis
English name:Karroo cape Tortoise, Greater Padloper Tortoise
Alternate name:Great parrot-bill tortoise
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Phylum:Chordata
Class: strong>Protozoa
Order:Turtles
Family: Telatonidae
Genus: Chrysanthemum
Species: Karoo Land Tortoise
Dispersed Area: Karoo Land Tortoise, South AfricaNatural maintenance area.
Recreational situation: Mountain rocks and highland herbaceous areas.
Dimensions (Carras):up to 17 cm.
Food habits: Good at herbaceous livelihood, and their food is mainly grasses and small herbs.
Growth method: Oviparous (egg laying in summer, up to three clutches per year, several eggs per clutch).
Endangered status: CITES.
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