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Hermanns Toirtis (Croatian Local)

Testudo hermanni hercegovinensis

Photo by Crysta Perak
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Found this toirtise couple on my morning walk while visiting my grandmother in Croatia. I found these 2 because they where tousling quite loudly.

Habitat:

Found in dry scrub area, dense with buses and pointy trees which are hard to walk through.

Reference Links:

Hermann's tortoise

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Comments (2)
MartinUrban
Great Shot ! You could also add your Spotting to the 'Reptiles and Amphibians of Central Europe' Mission ! http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/13293017

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PublishedDecember 22, 2011

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