Greek Tortoise

Also known as Moorish Tortoise, Spur-thighed Tortoise

Greek tortoises spend early mornings foraging across sunny Mediterranean scrubland before retreating into shallow burrows to escape midday heat. Recognized by the distinctive thigh spurs that give them one of their alternate names, these reptiles can live for over a century under favorable conditions. Poaching for the pet trade and habitat loss continue to threaten wild populations across their native coastal ranges.