Name: Horsfield tortoise
Scientific Name: Agrionemys horsfieldii
Class: Reptilia
Threats: Wild caught pet trade
Distribution: Central Asia
Habitat: Steppes and dry hillside, some montane regions and deserts
Appearance: Horsfield's are a small species of tortoise with four toes on their front legs (unusual for a tortoise). Colouring varies from a yellow brown to light brown
Diet & Feeding: Vegetation, including leafy greens, are a favourite for this species
Social Behaviour: Horsfield tortoises are solitary creatures - however, they are super friendly and in captivity will seek attention from their humans
Males and females: The shape of Horsfield tortoise body is roughly the same regardless of gender. Mature males are slightly smaller than females. The main difference between sexes is the shape of the tail - female's have a short, wedge shaped tail whereas a male's is long and pointy
Lifespan: 50 - 100 years
Number of young: 2 - 6
Interesting fact: Horsfield's continue growing until they are 30 years old