#mediterranean tortoise

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Uncharismatic Fact of the Day

The Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise is Palestine's only native tortoise species. It is named for the 'spur' on the backs of their thighs, which likely helps them dig out burrows in the sand to hibernate in during the coolest parts of the year.

(Image: A Mediterranean spur-thighed tortouse (Testudo graeca) by Wael Al'matni via iNaturalist)

If you send me proof that you’ve made a donation to UNRWA or another organization benefiting Palestinians, I’ll make art of any animal of your choosing.

Remember, the donation can be in any amount– every dollar counts!

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Buried down, hiding from the late June heat wave. First time she’s buried down in years.

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Hiding under sow thistle.

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Temp outdoor enclosure whilst we cut down the tree where her new, much bigger one will be built.

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For turtles and tortoises rescue or to make a donation or for more information, contact American Tortoise Rescue online at www.tortoise.com, email us at [email protected]. Log on : http://www.tortoise.com/contact.html

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American Tortoise Rescue is a nonprofit organization founded by Susan Tellem and Marshall Thompson for the protection of all species of turtles & tortoises.Log on : https://worldturtleday.tumblr.com/post/651589700143939584/tortoise-and-turtle-rescue