Manuel the tortoise exploring his outdoor enclosure.

Why Do Some Of Us Look Like Tiny Pine Cones?

Manuel explains why choosing the right lights isn’t the first question you should ask. Discover what really matters for keeping a healthy Mediterranean tortoise.

🌿 Feeding

Manuel the spur-thighed tortoise foraging naturally among grasses and weeds in a garden.

Why Humans Think Bigger Is Better

Why do humans think bigger is always better? Manuel explains why a natural variety of weeds beats giant leaves and oversized meals every time, and what tortoises really look for when they forage.

🌿 Feeding

Browse Manuel’s Lessons

I’ve organised everything into simple lessons because humans have an extraordinary talent for making tortoise keeping far more complicated than it needs to be.”