California income tax deductions are above-the-line expenses that can be deducted from your gross income before you calculate your taxable income. By carefully choosing your deductions in order to minimize your taxable income, you can ensure that you get the largest possible refund when you file your California and Federal income taxes. 1  California supports many of the same deductions as the IRS does for your federal income tax return.
Russian tortoise hatchlings measure about 1 inch in carapace length. As they mature, they reach a maximum length of 8 to 10 inches. Females are normally a little larger than males at full size. When females are about 6 inches long, they are large enough to begin producing eggs.
Genus and species: Geochelone gigantea. Male Aldabra tortoises generally weigh around 350 pounds, while females are smaller, with an average weight of 265 pounds. The National Zoo's females are even smaller, at about 150 pounds, but the males are more than 500 pounds.They are surpassed in size only by the Galapagos tortoise.Because Aldabra tortoises are so heavy, they are horrible swimmers.They also tend to get stuck in the mud like a tank.he National Zoo's females are even smaller, at about 150 pounds, but the males are more than 500 pounds. They are surpassed in size only by the Galapagos tortoise. Because Aldabra tortoises are so heavy, they are horrible swimmers. They also tend to get stuck in the mud like a tank.