Maybe a little baby? It's tail curled around my finger and it had a good grip.
Much smaller individual than in the previous observation.
Found miles from water sources
Found miles from water sources
I think this is the same large individual I observed on 17 July
This observation is the first land tortoise I have seen in Olmos Creek Park. I monitor water quality here monthly, and sudden rains (0.7 inch) yesterday broke the long dry heat wave, reviving some vegetation, Warm air (29C). The animal grazed the mown area, eventually reaching a paved sidewalk, where it crossed to the other shaded part of the picnic area. Taxon offered Texas Tortoise, this is the first one I have seen personally, so I'll appreciate confirming ID by others.
Belongs to Kingdom Animalia and is a Reptile.
Maybe a little baby? It's tail curled around my finger and it had a good grip.
Young adult found in and around water dish for dogs. First rains in months after exceptional drought in area. Imaged only. GTS 4472.
Likely same as: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183840597