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Here at Tortoise.org.uk we give you advice on how to select the most appropriate tortoise species for your location. We will help you to identify responsible breeders of home reared tortoises and avoid inadvertently buying wild caught tortoises stolen from their natural habitat. Also find information on the care and management of your tortoise and advice on safe hibernation. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:50:55 CST http://www.tortoise.org.uk/articles/6844/Buying-a-Tortoise... Strict regulations now carefully control the import of tortoises into Britain and this has helped to curb the horrendous trade in wild-caught tortoises that used to fill many high street stores. Most of these pathetic creatures died, either from starvation, disease, or injury having been stacked many layers deep.Recently, however, there has been a ... 2009-04-16 http://www.tortoise.org.uk/articles/6853/Tortoise-Care... How to Keep Your Tortoise Happy and Healthy. 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