Greek tortoises have several common names. Popular common names include Spur-thighed tortoise, Greek tortoise, and Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise. They are referred to as greek tortoises because the marking on their shell is reminiscent of Greek mosaic. These small tortoises are best kept in ...
The phenomenon is well known to dog lovers: Dogs from bigger breeds don’t live as long as smaller ones. The small breeds have an average life expectancy of 12 to 14 years; for larger breeds, it's 8 to 10; and for the so-called “giant breeds,” lifespan is 5 to 8 years. ...