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CherryBrandy · 12-10-2020, 08:46 AM

I have heard of lots of lost tortoises in fields or gardens coming up to the surface after hibernation , even after snow. So we know they can survive the climate. it is a conundrum because of the eggs - though this year may be different but maybe they evolve so temps don't have to be so high...or are all males ! goodness think I saw a miss B bardou film similar. 200, million years would suggest they find a way even if born in sunnier clims and swim across on plastic, CB

12-10-2020, 08:46 AM	#3
CherryBrandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SE England Posts: 4,262	I have heard of lots of lost tortoises in fields or gardens coming up to the surface after hibernation , even after snow. So we know they can survive the climate. it is a conundrum because of the eggs - though this year may be different but maybe they evolve so temps don't have to be so high...or are all males ! goodness think I saw a miss B bardou film similar. 200, million years would suggest they find a way even if born in sunnier clims and swim across on plastic, CB __________________ Horsfields, Spur Thighed, & Marginata