It was right around that time that we inherited a 30-gallon fish tank from my in-laws. It was also around the time that I foolishly promised Charlie (Captain Filth) a tortoise for graduating from kindergarten – only to find out that the Russian Testudo that I had purchased has a life ...
The marginated tortoise, or Testudo marginata, is a type of tortoise native to the Mediterranean region. Its species name refers to the enlarged and flaring scutes — sections of the shell — found on the edges, or margins, of the males’ shells. At 12 to 14 inches (30 to 35 cm) and...