Why do tortoises bury themselves? -TortoiseOwner.com

Why Do Tortoises Bury Themselves?

Tortoises dig, bury and burrow instinctively to regulate their temperature, prepare for brumation and to escape predators. The desert tortoise, for example, digs itself into the ground to escape the burning desert sun. Some breeds dig elaborate burrows or dens for communal brumation. Others use it as a strategy for escaping predators.

Are Tortoises Better in Pairs? TortoiseOwner.com

Are Tortoises Better in Pairs?

In the wild, tortoises live relatively solitary lives. They usually come together for breeding purposes but live most of their lives alone. Female tortoises may guard their nests, but they do not protect or raise their babies. That means even very young tortoises naturally live on their own.

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