By Rachael Risby Raz | International Relations Manager
The Negev Tortoise project continues steadly.
The two babies born last year are getting bigger and remain behind-the-scenes in the Small Animal House.
The good news is that already we have two eggs in the incubators and we look forward to seeing them successful hatch in the near future.
In the wild, most egg laying activity would take place in spring or early summer, to allow the hatchlings to grow a little before their first hibernation. There is, however, no set breeding season for the majority of tortoises in captivity and egg production can take place at any time of year.
It is common for tortoises to lay more than 1 clutch of eggs in the year, and the number of eggs laid does vary with different species of tortoise, but as a general guide, the average clutch size will be between 2 and 12 eggs.
The incubation period of tortoise eggs is quite long in most species, the average incubation period are between 100 and 160 days.
We will keep you updated on their progress.
Stay healthy!
Rachael and the Tortoise Team!
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