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Russian Tortoise
Testudo horsfieldii

Location: Far Eastern Europe to China

Habitat: Arid steppes

Size: Up to 8 inches

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

Conservation Status: CITES Appendix II

Threats: Habitat loss, pet trade

Alternate names: Horsfield's Tortoise, Steppe Tortoise, Afghan Tortoise