Here is a list of Tortoise Species with images, descriptions and organized by size. Each species has an in depth page to go with it.

Apr 29, 2024 · Correct tortoise species identification is the foundation for everything else in tortoise care. Without knowing exactly what species you have, you’re essentially guessing at …

It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner looking for a small pet tortoise or an expert seeking a challenge, there’s a type for everybody. This list has all of our favorite tortoises to keep as pets …

Aug 7, 2025 · In this guide, you’ll discover 33 types of tortoises, each described with key identification features, natural habitat, and behavioral traits.

Sep 6, 2022 · All tortoises belong to the order Testudines or Chelonia, making them members of the turtle family, but not all turtles are tortoises. Tortoises have elephantine hind limbs, whilst …

Today there are only two living species of giant tortoises, the Aldabra giant tortoise on Aldabra Atoll and the dozen subspecies of Galapagos giant tortoise found on the Galapagos Islands.

Learn about the various types of tortoise species and discover their habitats, behaviors, diets, and many more.

Dec 15, 2023 · In this guide, we’ll introduce 21 types of tortoise species and discuss their basic care to help you decide if they are the right pet for you. Let’s get started! Tortoises are not the …

Mar 16, 2019 · We spend some time exploring some of the key species of tortoise, both domestic and wild, taking a closer look at the temperaments and defining features of those which make …

Below is a list of all extant tortoise species according to their genera. Depending on the species, they can live in any terrestrial habitat from sea level to mountain areas of elevations up to …