European tortoise
The European tortoise is the general term for a large group of tortoises, we It is difficult to make a unified conclusion about its appearance, because the differences between different subspecies are still very large, but it is still very easy to simply talk about one of the species.
1. The appearance of European tortoises cannot be unanimous
Due to the large number of subspecies, the European tortoise is spread over a very wide territory. Although the external variation is quite large, with more and more newly discovered individuals, some experts have concluded that there are at least 15 subspecies. Although this classification is not It has not been officially recognized academically, but with so many subspecies, it is difficult to classify and distinguish the European tortoise species. It’s no wonder that until today, no one can fully understand the true appearance of the European tortoise. But at least it now has a clearer picture. For most people, there is no need to investigate the true subspecies of the European continent.
Two, there are more European tortoises in the wild
T.g.terrestris is larger in size, has a higher and rounder carapace, and is relatively numerous; T.g.floweri is smaller in size and is also the smallest of all subspecies, with a black spot in the center of the tail and is relatively small in number. Jordan is the main export country for Mediterranean tortoises in pet markets around the world. The vast majority of individuals known as CB are actually wild individuals collected locally or from neighboring countries. In addition, there are some CB individuals representing Eastern European countries, which are also artificial individuals.
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