By Nicole Wexler | Director of Development
Dear Desert Tortoise Supporters,
Since we last reported to you, we are pleased to report that our desert tortoise breeding group has produced no less than 6 eggs which are currently in our incubators! A small victory for the conservation of this critically endangered species. Of those six eggs, two have thus far been confirmed to be fertile, we are awaiting news on the remainder.
Captive breeding for desert tortoises requires greater care than in other tortoise species, as the species is more delicate and the clutch is very small. Fortunately, we have a very experienced zoological team who are doing their best for these, the smallest species of tortoise in the northern hemisphere.
Yours, in hope -
Team Tortoise at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo
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