Hermann's tortoise Testudo hermanni
Animals in our sanctuary
Helena
![Helena](/src/Frontend/Files/Media/Images/400x300/2019 12 Griekse landschildpad - Helena 02.jpg)
Helena, Zefiros and Thanos were taken care of on 14/01/2012.
They were found in a forest by a VOC. Probably an owner who no longer wanted to care for the animals and left them in the forest. The VOC brought the animals to De Zonnegloed where they now live together with the Tamarins and the green iguanas.
Fietje
![Fietje](/src/Frontend/Files/Media/Images/400x300/2019 12 Griekse landschildpad - Fietje 03.jpg)
A lady in possession of a tortoise that her deceased husband had received more than forty years ago from a co-worker at work. The origin of the turtle is unknown.
Given the lady's advanced age, she has decided to transfer the turtle to vzw De Zonnegloed.
Squirtle
![Squirtle](/src/Frontend/Files/Media/Images/400x300/2019 12 Griekse landschildpad - Squirtle 03.jpg)
Squirtle was confiscated when it became clear that the owner had no official CITES papers for the animal. This makes her history and age unknown. The only thing we know for sure is that she was obtained in an illegal way.
Rosy
![Rosy](/src/Frontend/Files/Media/Images/400x300/2019 12 Griekse landschildpad - Rosy 03.jpg)
Rosy is one of the many turtles that are kept by private individuals, but who cannot take care of the animals. The animals are brought in by a private person at a rescue centre or are collected after they have been dumped and found by other people.
Luciana
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Luciana comes from a man who was told that he is incurably ill. Because this species requires a lot of special care and attention, he went looking for a suitable shelter. Luckily, there was still place for her here.
Liliana
![Liliana](/src/Frontend/Files/Media/Images/400x300/Griekse landschildpad vrouwtje 01 boven (2).jpg)
Liliana comes from a man who was told that he is incurably ill. Because this species requires a lot of special care and attention, he went looking for a suitable shelter. Luckily, there was still place for her here.
Aernout
![Aernout](/src/Frontend/Files/Media/Images/400x300/vlcsnap-2022-05-05-09h54m13s874.png)
Aernout comes from a man who was told that he is incurably ill. Because this species requires a lot of special care and attention, he went looking for a suitable shelter. Luckily, there was still place for him here.
Ranus
Merlot
![Merlot](/src/Frontend/Files/Media/Images/400x300/gsp 1 - Merlot.jpg)
Merlot was abandoned together with 3 other Greek tortoises at the gate of an animal shelter. These foundlings were not microchipped and did not have the necessary CITES documents. It is therefore likely that they were illegally kept by an owner who was no longer able to care of them.
Chardonnay
![Chardonnay](/src/Frontend/Files/Media/Images/400x300/gsp 3 - Chardonnay.jpg)
Chardonnay was abandoned together with 3 other Greek tortoises at the gate of an animal shelter. These foundlings were not microchipped and did not have the necessary CITES documents. It is therefore likely that they were illegally kept by an owner who was no longer able to care of them.
Sauvignon
![Sauvignon](/src/Frontend/Files/Media/Images/400x300/gsp 2 - Sauvignon.jpg)
Sauvignon was abandoned together with 3 other Greek tortoises at the gate of an animal shelter. These foundlings were not microchipped and did not have the necessary CITES documents. It is therefore likely that they were illegally kept by an owner who was no longer able to care of them.
Where does he feel most at home?
The habitat of the Hermann’s tortoise consists of dry, open areas such as savannas and semi-deserts, the tortoise takes now and then a bath.
What's his favourite food?
He likes to eat leaves, berries, worms and snails.
Fun fact
Because tortoises can become very old (80 years) they grow but slowly.
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