Russian tortoises are species of small, herbivore tortoises which are very popular as pets. They are known to be hardy and tough and can tolerate extreme temperatures.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Testudines |
| Suborder |
Cryptodira |
| Family |
Testudinidae |
| Genus |
Agrionemys |
| Scientific Name |
Agrionemys horsfieldii |
| Other Names |
Horsfield’s Tortoise, Central Asian Tortoise, Steppe Tortoise, Afghanistan Tortoise, Four-toed Tortoise |
| Size |
Around 13–25 cm |
| Color |
Reddish brown or black shell which fades to yellow between the scutes; straw-yellow and brown body color |
| Distribution |
Afghanistan, Northern and Eastern Iran, Northern Pakistan, North Western China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan |
| Habitat |
Dry open landscapes, sand and clay deserts with scanty grasses and bushes |
| Diet |
Feeds on many types of weeds including leaves and flowers |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernates underground in winter |
| Predators |
Raccoons, dogs, cats, possums |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
2 to 5 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
75 to 90 days |
| Reproductive Age |
10 years of age |
| Average Lifespan |
50 to 80 years but, are known to live for more than 100 years in few cases |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Vulnerable |
Russian Tortoise Pictures Gallery
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Adult Russian Tortoise
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Baby Russian Tortoise
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Baby Russian Tortoises
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Central Asian Tortoise
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Female Russian Tortoise
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Horsfields Tortoise
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Male Russian Tortoise
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Pictures of Russian Tortoises
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Russian Tortoise Diet
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Russian Tortoise Habitat
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Russian Tortoise Hibernation
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Russian Tortoise Housing
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Russian Tortoise Images
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Russian Tortoise Pet
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Russian Tortoise Photos
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Russian Tortoise Pictures
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Russian Tortoise
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Russian Tortoises
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Testudo Horsfieldii
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Tortoise Russian
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Russian Tortoise Tail
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Russian Tortoise Cage
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Russian Tortoise Care
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Russian Tortoise Enclosure
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Russian Tortoise Full Size
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Russian Tortoise Shell
