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Old 11-04-2020, 04:28 PM   #1
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hi

this tortoise was found in somebodys garden in spain.
i think it is a horsefield but others are saying its a protected species
can anybody help please
thankyou

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https://i227.photobucket.com/albums/...tort%20008.jpg
https://i227.photobucket.com/albums/...tort%20008.jpg
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Old 11-04-2020, 07:36 PM   #2
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hi

this tortoise was found in somebodys garden in spain.
i think it is a horsefield but others are saying its a protected species
can anybody help please
thankyou

https://i227.photobucket.com/albums/...male%20010.jpg

https://i227.photobucket.com/albums/...tort%20008.jpg
https://i227.photobucket.com/albums/...tort%20008.jpg
The top picture looks like a Horsfield:0)
They do not need paperwork like hermans graecas or iberas do.
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Old 11-04-2020, 08:41 PM   #3
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I agree. It is a Horsfield.
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Old 11-04-2020, 11:07 PM   #4
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Agreed Horsfields.
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Old 12-04-2020, 11:27 AM   #5
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Definitely a horsfield.
And a female one.

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Old 12-04-2020, 09:55 PM   #6
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thankyou i thought so but pleased to have my mind put at ease
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