24-02-2013, 05:15 PM | #1 |
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Where to find tortoises on Mallorca?
We are planning a holiday in May, so I suggested a place with tortoises
Now, where could I find tortoises on Majorca/Mallorca? I remember reading somewhere a while ago its home to Testudo hermanni and Testudo graeca as well as Emys orbicularis? Where could I find these..
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24-02-2013, 06:30 PM | #2 |
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I'm going to Andalusia in may, would also like to know where there will be tortoises there, I can fit one in each cup of my bra to bring home lol, no seriously I would like to know to x
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May be worth asking Chris, (redfoot marge / naturalis) Ross, as im fairly sure he has been there & mentioned seeing wild torts.
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24-02-2013, 08:02 PM | #4 |
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in menorca there are.
I've been in mallorca last year and seen none though. but my search for them wasn't intensive also. lol |
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I'm going in may too!! Puerto Pollensa, would love to see a tortoise
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24-02-2013, 09:33 PM | #6 |
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I found this..
"Three species of indigenous tortoises exist in Mallorca. The Testudo hermanni is a land tortoise and can be found in the eastern parts of the island, in particular in the Parc Natural de la PenĂ*nsula de Llevant. The Testudo graeca is another land tortoise which is at home in areas to the West of the island, such as in the Tramuntana mountain region and in the Parc Natural de sa Dragonera. Both animals are rather reclusive. I believe that they are protected as well. The third species on the other hand, the Emys orbicularis is a fresh water terrapin; its habitat is in Mallorca’s torrentes and brack-waters, including the wetlands of the Parc Natural de s’Albufera de Mallorca. Again, the Emys orbicularis is a protected species." I assume I'll be allowed into this national parks?
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If your going to menorca you will find hermanni hermanni between fornells and mahon. The best time to see them is spring and autumn.
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Home bred tortoise's available all year round, Hermanns , spur-thighed ( ibera ) pm for details Last edited by NATURALIS; 24-02-2013 at 09:47 PM. |
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Oooh I might go terrapin hunting then!
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My brother lives in Majorca & he often has to move them off the road when he drives up to CALVIA.
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