CHIN GLANDS: DID YOU KNOW?
May 8, 2023
Did you know that one of the ways to determine the sex of a tortoise is by chin glands? Chin glands become present on males at sexual maturity and serve as chemical and visual signals to other tortoises. Dominant males have chin glands that are larger than other males’ and contain more testosterone. The more you know…
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