Marginated Tortoise
Testudo marginata

Location: Southern Greece, isolated zones of the Balkans and Italy, with a somewhat broader range in northeastern Sardinia

Habitat: arid, scrubby, rocky hillsides

Size: 12-14 inches

Diet: Leafy greens  (dandelions, clover, endive, weeds etc.), grasses

Conservation Status: CITES Appendix II

Threats: Habitat loss, pet trade