
Turtles of this particular species have a lifespan exceeding 50 years.
The Greek turtle (Testudo graeca) is typically found in the wetlands of Crete and in moist forested areas.
The Greek turtle (Testudo graeca) can grow up to 30 cm in length, with females generally being larger than males, while its carapace displays various colours.
This omnivorous reptile typically lays 1 to 12 eggs in holes it excavates in the ground. The hatchlings emerge after approximately 2.5 months.
Moreover, it can have a lifespan of over 50 years.
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The fauna of Crete

The Cretan endemic butterfly Zerynthia cretica

Bearded Vulture (Gypaetus Barbatus)

Griffon Vulture (Gyps Fulvus)

Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni)

Bonelli's eagle (Aquila fasciata) (Hieraaetus fasciatus)

Eleonora's Falcon

Giorgalidiko: Domestic Horse, North-western European Horse

The Cretan Badger

Golden Eagle (Aquila Chrysaetos)

Mute Swan

Cretan wildcat

Butterflies and Moths of the island

Cretan Tracker: Europe's Oldest Hound, a Gift from Zeus

Cretan shrew

Kri-kri, the Cretan Wild Goat (Capra aegagrus cretica)

Least Weasel

Bats

The Balkan Terrapin or Western Caspian Terrapin (Mauremys Rivulata)

Cat Snake

Balkan Whip Snake

Marginated Tortoise (Testudo marginata)

Water Snake

European Ratsnake or Leopard Snake

The Bullfrog

Common Kingfisher

Caretta Caretta (Loggerhead Sea Turtle)

Coleoptera