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Rare tortoise born smaller than 2p coin is first to have hatched in Scotland

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Egyptian Tortoise in Scotland.Fraser Gilchrist has been taking part in a captive breeding programme aimed at saving the miniature tortoises from extinction.There are estimated to be 7500 of the endangered species living in the wild, confined to a small coastal strip in Libya.Egyptian Tortoises are threatened by pollution, habitat destruction and poaching – and illegally collected animals can still be found in Egyptian and Libyan markets.Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily newsletter?We send a morning and lunchtime newsletter covering the latest headlines every day.We also send coronavirus updates at 5pm on weekdays, and a round up of the week's must-read stories on Sunday afternoons.Signing.

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