Greek tortoise

The Greek tortoise is a sun-loving reptile with a high-domed shell, found across Mediterranean landscapes. It munches on plants and flowers, moving slowly through scrublands and rocky hills. This tortoise gets its nickname 'spur-thighed' from small bumps on its back legs.

• Its shell grows up to 25 cm long, perfect for tucking into when threatened.
• Unlike some tortoises, it lacks a neck spur but has thigh spurs instead.
• During hot summers, it avoids heat by resting in shallow scrapes.