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Tortoises are extremely benign, and will nearly always react to threats by retracting into their shells, rather than fighting. Because of this, they nearly never frighten worker [[Dwarf|dwarves]], and since they do not move when in their shell, you can freely build a [[cage]] [[trap]] directly underneath a tortoise in their shell. When retracted into their shells, they are impervious to unarmed attacks (from dwarves who are not Mighty) and also [[wood]]en [[bolt]]s, making them excellent training dummies for the Observer skill and Archery. | Tortoises are extremely benign, and will nearly always react to threats by retracting into their shells, rather than fighting. Because of this, they nearly never frighten worker [[Dwarf|dwarves]], and since they do not move when in their shell, you can freely build a [[cage]] [[trap]] directly underneath a tortoise in their shell. When retracted into their shells, they are impervious to unarmed attacks (from dwarves who are not Mighty) and also [[wood]]en [[bolt]]s, making them excellent training dummies for the Observer skill and Archery. | ||
| − | Giant tortoises can be [[Animal trainer|trained]] and kept as low-value [[pet]]s, farmed for [[egg]]s, or bred for a [[meat industry]]. With 5-10 eggs in a clutch, they are poor for [[egg production]], but for the meat industry, they are born in larger numbers than most larger creatures. They produce a moderate amount of meat without tying up your [[pasture]]land, and their [[shell]]s can prove valuable for fulfilling [[strange mood]] requests. Note, however, that giant tortoises require five years to reach full adult size. | + | Giant tortoises can be [[Animal trainer|trained]] and kept as low-value [[pet]]s, farmed for [[egg]]s, or bred for a [[meat industry]]. With 5-10 eggs in a clutch, they are poor for [[egg production]], but for the [[meat industry]], they are born in larger numbers than most larger creatures. They produce a moderate amount of meat without tying up your [[pasture]]land, and their [[shell]]s can prove valuable for fulfilling [[strange mood]] requests. Note, however, that giant tortoises require five years to reach full adult size. |
Interestingly, only [[male]]s seem to produce nose [[cartilage]] when butchered (which currently has no real use, and there are far better ways to determine gender). The "giant" is part of the creature's real name, with their [[savage]] counterparts being known as [[gigantic tortoise]]s instead. | Interestingly, only [[male]]s seem to produce nose [[cartilage]] when butchered (which currently has no real use, and there are far better ways to determine gender). The "giant" is part of the creature's real name, with their [[savage]] counterparts being known as [[gigantic tortoise]]s instead. | ||