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Turtle Species
Detailed information about different turtle species from all over the world.
- Land Turtles
  
  Species of tortoises and their specific needs.
- Aquatic Turtles
  
  Types of aquatic turtles and their care.
- Terrapins
  
  Species of terrapins and their special requirements.
Nutrition
- General Feeding Tips
  
  Recommendations and advice on feeding and nutrition for turtles to ensure a healthy and balanced diet.
- Food Plants
  
  Edible plants suitable for feeding herbivorous and omnivorous turtle species.
- Food animals
  
  Food animals for omnivorous turtle species. Suitable as part of a balanced diet to occasionally supplement the diet with animal protein.
- Poisonous Plants
  
  Plant species that are toxic to turtles and should be avoided. Information on toxic ingredients and possible health risks.
Conservation and Species Protection
This category provides comprehensive information on conservation measures for tortoises and other endangered species. It includes tortoise rescue centers as well as legal guidelines and reporting requirements, such as CITES regulations. The goal is to offer tortoise keepers and enthusiasts an overview of protection efforts and the legal framework relevant to the trade or conservation of endangered species.
- Rescue Centers
- Species protection and reporting obligations
  This category provides information on the legal regulations and reporting obligations under the international CITES agreement, as well as national and regional authorities responsible for the protection and registration of endangered species. You will find contact details and guidelines for the relevant authorities in German-speaking countries.
  - CITES and International Regulations
  - Reporting Authorities

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