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Speckled Cape Tortoise

Speckled Cape Tortoise

Like most wild tortoises, the Speckled Cape Tortoise lives sheltered among rocks, but it is unusual in that it enters a dormant state during both excessively hot and excessively cold seasons until conditions become favorable.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026
Berger’s Cape Tortoise

Berger’s Cape Tortoise

Berger's Cape Tortoise is a small tortoise native to the coastal regions of Namibia and western South Africa, where it shelters among rock crevices and feeds on the flowers and fruits of plants such as cucumbers, gourds, grapes, and figs, reproducing by laying eggs.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026
Pyxis planicauda (Malagasy Flat-tailed Tortoise)

Pyxis planicauda (Malagasy Flat-tailed Tortoise)

The flat-tailed tortoise is found along the west coast of Madagascar, closely resembling the spider tortoise but recognized as a distinct species. It is a shy, mostly herbivorous tortoise that aestivates through the dry season.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026
Emydura australis (Australian Big-headed Turtle)

Emydura australis (Australian Big-headed Turtle)

The Australian big-headed side-necked turtle is carnivorous and lives in shallow water, aestivating in pond mud during the dry season. In the wild it consumes large numbers of mosquito larvae, making it beneficial to people, though it is rare and its trade is strictly controlled.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026
Bell’s/Lowveld Hinge-back Tortoise

Bell’s/Lowveld Hinge-back Tortoise

Bell's Hinge-back Tortoise (Kinixys belliana) is a relatively common hinge-back tortoise that lives a solitary life in dry habitats. Demanding in its care, it is not recommended for beginner keepers.

Breeds 📅 August 3, 2026
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What does a milk-tea hamster like to eat?

The milk-tea hamster is omnivorous - nuts, fruits, and vegetables are fine, but limit high-moisture fruit to avoid diarrhea.

Q&A 📅 March 20, 2024
What to Do When Your Dog Has an Upset Stomach or Diarrhea

What to Do When Your Dog Has an Upset Stomach or Diarrhea

Have you seen a dog eat grass and vomit? Eating grass signals stomach upset; check temperature. Normal dog temperature is 37.2 to 38.3 C. Do not self-treat, especially with human medicine - it may harm more.

Pet Health 📅 January 11, 2021
Cat Constipation: Symptoms and Solutions

Cat Constipation: Symptoms and Solutions

Cat constipation troubles many owners; long-term constipation can disrupt internal functions and cause a range of health problems. Let us explain the symptoms and solutions in detail.

Pet Health 📅 January 9, 2021
What Are a Dog’s Anal Glands?

What Are a Dog’s Anal Glands?

A dog's anal glands are two small scent pockets near the anus that mark territory and empty under stress. If they clog, a dog scoots and risks infection, so diet, fiber, and timely expression help.

Pet Health 📅 January 4, 2021
What Lecithin Does for Your Cat

What Lecithin Does for Your Cat

Lecithin is a popular coat and skin supplement for cats, rich in choline and taurine. Used as directed, it can improve fur shine, soothe dry skin, and support eye and heart health.

Pet Health 📅 January 1, 2021