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Geffen, E., & Mendelssohn, H. (1991). Preliminary study on the breeding pattern of the egyptian tortoise, testudo kleinmanni, in israel. Herpetological Journal, 1(12), 574–577.
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| Resource type: Journal Article BibTeX citation key: Geffen1991a View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Arabien = Arabia, Habitat = habitat, Nordafrika = Northern Africa, Schildkröten = turtles + tortoises, Testudinidae, Testudo, Testudo kleinmanni Creators: Geffen, Mendelssohn Collection: Herpetological Journal |
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Testudinidae Testudo kleinmanni Egyptian tortoises were collected in the field and X-rayed at 2-4 week intervals during two breeding seasons. Females laid 2-3 clutches per year, each consisting of 1-3 large eggs. The internesting period was estimated to be 20-30 days. The nest was a shallow pit at a base of a bush. The breeding biology of Testudo kleinmanni is similar to that of other small highly specialised tortoises. Added by: Admin Last edited by: Beate Pfau |