Russian and Hermann'sTortoise
The Russian tortoise, also commonly known as the Afghan tortoise, the Central Asian tortoise, Horsfield's tortoise, and the steppe tortoise, is a threatened species of tortoise in the family Testudinidae. The species is endemic to Central Asia.
Scientific name: Testudo horsfieldii
Did you know: The Russian Tortoise exists in countries like Iran, China, Russia and Pakistan.
Hermann's tortoise is one of five tortoise species traditionally placed in the genus Testudo, the others being the marginated tortoise, Greek tortoise, Russian tortoise, and Kleinmann's tortoise. Two subspecies are known: the western Hermann's tortoise and the eastern Hermann's tortoise.
Scientific name: Testudo hermanni
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