Tortoise Behavior

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.

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