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Tortoises bob their heads for many reasons. Male tortoises may want to assert dominance over other males or younger tortoises, or they may be showing mating behavior around females. Females may also...

If provided in moderate amounts, tortoises can safely eat collard greens. Collard is rich in vitamins and minerals, so in moderation, it can be an asset to a tortoise’s diet. Bear in mind that...

Broad leaf and narrow leaf plantain are good foodstuffs for tortoises not only because they are easy to find, but also thanks to the various vitamins and nutrients they contains. When fed as part of...

Tortoises cannot eat runner beans because they contain too much protein, as well as the lectin phytohaemagglutinin which is toxic. However, you can give them the leaves of the plant as long as you do...

Watercress is one of the better types of plants that tortoises eat, so you can definitely offer it to your own pet tortoise. Although it is a great dietary component, it has to be offered in...

Courgette/zucchini can occasionally be fed to a tortoise if they like it, as long as it forms part of a varied diet. Since this vegetable lacks nutritional value, it should be fed in conjunction with...