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A female Hermann’s tortoise from the island of Golem Grad in North Macedonia had an injury from a fall on her carapace.
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A female Hermann’s tortoise from Golem Grad North Macedonia had an injury from a fall on her carapace
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{
    "injury": "Fall on carapace",
    "species": "Hermann's tortoise",
    "location": "Golem Grad, North Macedonia"
}
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Created
February 20, 2026 at 2:50 AM (1 month ago)
Last Updated
February 20, 2026 at 2:50 AM (1 month ago)

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On a North Macedonian island, male Hermann's tortoises aggressively pursue females, leading to injuries and even death by falling off cliffs. Researchers found that the imbalance of males to females is driving the population towards extinction. Experiments show females are driven to the edge by relentless male attention.

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