Did you know… that female tortoises can store sperm for up to 5 years? Because of this, they don’t need to mate each year to lay a clutch (of eggs). Also because of this, a single clutch can be from multiple paternal partners.
Did you know… that female tortoises can store sperm for up to 5 years? Because of this, they don’t need to mate each year to lay a clutch (of eggs). Also because of this, a single clutch can be from multiple paternal partners.