Three Radiated Tortoises
Island Of Madagascar
Off The East Coast Of Africa
Berenty Reserve
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The three tortoises were not found in the wild, but were being bred at the reserve to help increase the species in the wild because of their endangered status. Eventually they were going to be released.
Wikipedia - The radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) is a species in the family Testudinidae. Although this species is native to and most abundant in southern Madagascar, it can also be found in the rest of this island, and has been introduced to the islands of Réunion and Mauritius. It is a very long-lived species, with recorded lifespans of at least 188 years. These tortoises are classified as critically endangered by the IUCN, mainly because of the destruction of their habitat and because of poaching.
Three Radiated Tortoises
Island Of Madagascar
Off The East Coast Of Africa
Berenty Reserve
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The three tortoises were not found in the wild, but were being bred at the reserve to help increase the species in the wild because of their endangered status. Eventually they were going to be released.
Wikipedia - The radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) is a species in the family Testudinidae. Although this species is native to and most abundant in southern Madagascar, it can also be found in the rest of this island, and has been introduced to the islands of Réunion and Mauritius. It is a very long-lived species, with recorded lifespans of at least 188 years. These tortoises are classified as critically endangered by the IUCN, mainly because of the destruction of their habitat and because of poaching.