Russian Desert Tortoise

A russian desert tortoise baby needs special care, like any other reptile. The range of the animal extends from southeastern Russia southward through eastern Iran, northwest Pakistan and Afghanistan. It inhabits dry, barren localities such as rocky deserts and hillsides and sandy or loamy steppes, often at elevations of 5,000 feet (1,500 m) or higher. In these arid regions, the tortoise is frequently found near springs and brooks where grasses and other vegetation are relatively abundant. A russian desert tortoise baby needs special care, like any other reptile.

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