34 reactions · 6 comments | Russian tortoise (Testudo horsfieldii) is...

For nearly a century, our legendary mascot has captured Terps' hearts: Testudo! Forever the iconic statue whose nose we rub for good luck, Testudo has taken many forms throughout the years. No matter how UMD evolves or grows, Testudo will always be there to help guide us Fearlessly Forward 🐢💛 Read all about our beloved mascot: go.umd.edu/3ScKEIv | #FearlesslyUMD | University of Maryland

These Little Tortoises Are Full Grown 😳 Testudo graeca nabeulensis, the Tunisian spur-thighed tortoise is the smallest known form of the Greek tortoise. Although there are expeditions to the rule, most of these animals are fully grown at 4 to 5.5”, similar to the Egyptian tortoise. 🐢 #tortoise #testudograeca #testudograecanabeulensis #gardenstatetortoise #tortoiselife #tortoiselove #tortoises #reels #animals #reptiles #pets #didyouknow | Garden State Tortoise