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