The spotted tortoise, also known as the spotted cape tortoise, is a winter and summer tortoise that prefers dormancy. And they like to live under shelters such as rock crevices, so they are rarely seen. Today, I will show you a good understanding of spotted tortoises.

I. Basic information

Chinese name: Speckled tortoise

English name: Speckled Cape tortoise

Latin name: Homopus signata

Kingdom: Animal Kingdom

Reproduction: Oviparous

Physical characteristics: 7.5cm～10cm

II. Living habits

Spotted tortoises spend most of their time hiding under cover. Most of the most active seasons are spring. Generally in autumn or early spring, they usually use the warm morning sun to digest food. While dormant in winter and summer they are almost completely inactive.

III. Distribution range

The spotted tortoise is mainly distributed in South Africa, but it is very rare in China.

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