Indian Star Tortoise
The beauty of this tortoise sadly has resulted in its being quite popular in the exotic pet trade. A large number of specimens of this species are found in the illegal wildlife trade in India. Few studies exist which have quantified wild populations and the effect of trade on them. They are found in dry areas and scrub forests in India and Sri Lanka.
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Indian Star Tortoise
The beauty of this tortoise sadly has resulted in its being quite popular in the exotic pet trade. A large number of specimens of this species are found in the illegal wildlife trade in India. Few studies exist which have quantified wild populations and the effect of trade on them. They are found in dry areas and scrub forests in India and Sri Lanka.
12,795
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14
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Uploaded on December 5, 2011
Taken on October 21, 2011