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| ⚫ | [[File:Radiated_tortoise.jpg|thumb|278px|Taken at the [[Cincinnati Zoo]].]]Sporting a striking star-shaped pattern of yellow streaks on its high-domed shell, the''' radiated tortoise''' (<span style="font-style: normal; ">Geochelone radiate</span>) is considered one of the world’s most beautiful tortoises. Unfortunately, its beauty makes the tortoise a target for the pet trade, which is one of the threats it faces in the wild. |
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| ⚫ | Sporting a striking star-shaped pattern of yellow streaks on its high-domed shell, the''' radiated tortoise''' (<span style="font-style: normal; ">Geochelone radiate</span>) is considered one of the world’s most beautiful tortoises. Unfortunately, its beauty makes the tortoise a target for the pet trade, which is one of the threats it faces in the wild. |
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*Length: Up to 1.3 ft |
*Length: Up to 1.3 ft |
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*Weight: Up to 35 lbs |
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Latest revision as of 03:09, 21 March 2012
Taken at the Cincinnati Zoo.
Sporting a striking star-shaped pattern of yellow streaks on its high-domed shell, the radiated tortoise (Geochelone radiate) is considered one of the world’s most beautiful tortoises. Unfortunately, its beauty makes the tortoise a target for the pet trade, which is one of the threats it faces in the wild.
Facts[]
- Where to see them: Southern Madagascar
- Length: Up to 1.3 ft
- Weight: Up to 35 lbs
- Lifespan: 40 to 50 yrs
- Habitat: Dry woodlands
- Diet: Grass, fruit, and cactus