Il letargo della Testuggine Mediterranea
Authors
Croce V.
Libero Professionista, Ambulatorio Veterinario Croce, Roma
Summary
During the year mediterranean tortoises are able to modify their metabolic activity based on ambient temperature variations.
A correct management of this seasonal variations in captivity is important to assure tortoises a good health status.
Keywords
tortoise, hibernation, ectotherm
