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TORTOISE WHO ARE YOU?History and origins Distribution Morphology Habitats Lifestyle A PROTECTED SPECIES Protection status, rules and regulations Trade and detention THREATS Habitat destruction and degradation Direct destruction of individuals Taking in the wild, captivity and releasing captive-bred individuals CONSERVATION Conservation efforts Status and trends of populations

A PROTECTED SPECIES

Hermann’s tortoise is currently one of the world’s most threatened reptiles.

Tortoises are protected by French, European and International law. It is illegal to harm or move them. Ownership of tortoises is strictly regulated.

His detention is strictly regulated.