Vol. 7 No. 1 (2012)
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Long term observations on the alimentation of wild Eastern Greek Tortoises <em>Testudo graeca ibera</em> (Reptilia: Testudines: Testudinidae) in Dobrogea, Romania

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  • Alexandru Iftime,
  • Oana Iftime
DOI: https://doi.org/10.13128/Acta_Herpetol-9800

Published 2012-05-17

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Iftime, A., & Iftime, O. (2012). Long term observations on the alimentation of wild Eastern Greek Tortoises <em>Testudo graeca ibera</em> (Reptilia: Testudines: Testudinidae) in Dobrogea, Romania. Acta Herpetologica, 7(1), 105–110. https://doi.org/10.13128/Acta_Herpetol-9800
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Abstract

The wild diet of Testudo graeca ibera in Dobrogea, Romania is investigated by direct observation. A clear predominance (over 95%) of plant matter is noticed, with 25 plant species consumed. Moreover the ingestion of animal matter (carrion) as well as calcareous earth was observed.
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