Study about Indotestudo genetics

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Sadly, there is not much Indotestudo content here so let me at least share this quite interesting study about genetic variation of mainly the Elongatas from last year:
I'm know not as much as Redfoots, but the bib here will point out a somewhat rich bib on these Asian tortoises.

I don't know enough about genetic analysis and the statistics used to offer an interpretation of those results, but in this case the peer review process gives me confidence it is a solid look-see.

It seems there may be something more to look at. Some captive populations are said to be very cold tolerant, like a leaf litter pile is enough cover for the tortoise to tolerate a hard freeze. There are many reports of over all size differences from one place or another, but this is 'anecdotal'.

The human trafficking of tortoises as food might be an explanation, but then why not for the myriad of greeks and Hermanns, or redfoots, or leopard even? Is this some cultural difference from people in south east Asia?

At least the end phrase of nearly all science lit "more study needed' is not abusive, and makes sense.

Thanks to Mark for bringing this post to my attention. Great post to have here. I don't care what you name your pet.
 

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