As my landscaping endeavors near competition it is time to begin the second phase which is to add a little permanent wildlife to my new vista. For a long time I have wanted to be able to have a tortoise or two wandering around the yard munching on the lawn flowers, the grass and chasing away interlopers. Until now I have not had the space or a climate conducive to providing a sustainable habitat year round for such a creature.
My initial searches of english websites has not returned anything of substance regarding native tortoises in the DR, whether or not such is a protected species or any person/organization that breeds, sells or acts as a conservator for tortoises here.
Maybe someone with a better reading comprehension in Spanish can try a google search for me in that language?
It would be my preference to work with a native species if such exists but will consider importing if I cannot find a local solution. I am not looking for any protected species or any that are illegal to own in captivity. I would really prefer not to have to go through the bureaucracy involved with importation but will consider going this route if a local solution is not available.
Anyone seen tortoises at Pricesmart?
Thx.
My initial searches of english websites has not returned anything of substance regarding native tortoises in the DR, whether or not such is a protected species or any person/organization that breeds, sells or acts as a conservator for tortoises here.
Maybe someone with a better reading comprehension in Spanish can try a google search for me in that language?
It would be my preference to work with a native species if such exists but will consider importing if I cannot find a local solution. I am not looking for any protected species or any that are illegal to own in captivity. I would really prefer not to have to go through the bureaucracy involved with importation but will consider going this route if a local solution is not available.
Anyone seen tortoises at Pricesmart?
Thx.