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The Leopard Tortoise is the only tortoise in South Africa that does not have a neck shield. This, the largest land tortoise in South Africa, will knaw on bones and droppings to obtain calcium for shell and egg development.
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A pair of gopher tortoises outside of their burrow
Un par de tortugas terrestres de Florida afuera de su madriguera
My last months have been full of exciting events, but also kept me really busy. So my wife's an my honeymoon on the seychelles was a great opportunity to get my gear out again and try out my new Sigma 50mm f1.4 and my new Sigma 10-20mm. This is a tortoise that was lying on one of the smaller roads on La Digue.
These tortoises are rescued pets, they now live in this garden area that includes the feeding platform that they are standing on. You can see signs of potential abuse on some of their shells.
The Aldabra Giant Tortoise is a giant species of tortoise which is only found in its natural habitat in the Seychelles. It is one of the largest species of tortoise on the planet and is also one of the world's longest living animals, with one Aldabra Giant Tortoise individual reported to reach the age of 255 years old. These tortoises are about one metre in length and, as the photograph suggests, they have an incredibly long neck which is used to tear leaves from the branches higher up trees.
Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizii). Mature male with a well developed gular horn. Near Daggett, San Bernardino Co., Calif.
Gopher tortoises are long-lived reptiles that occupy upland habitat throughout Florida including forests, pastures, and yards.
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A tortoise that we found on a busy intersection in Nikiti, just seconds away from being run over. We picked it up and brought it to Jonas's parent's house, where we set it free.
So cool to see this big guy, crossing the parking lot at a rapid pace ("rapid" being a relative term when applied to tortoises). (Lake Seminole City Park)
Astrochelys radiata. (Testudinidae)
Appearance: The basic “tortoise” body shape: high-domed carapace, a blunt head, and elephantine feet. Legs, feet and head are yellow except for a black patch on top of the head. Carapace is brilliantly marked with yellow lines radiating from the center of each dark plate of the shell, creating a star pattern.
Distribution: Occur naturally only in the extreme southern and southwestern part of Madagascar. Habitat: They prefer dry regions of brush, thorn and woodlands. Diet: Grazing herbivores, they also eat fruits and succulent plants. A favorite food in the wild is the Opuntia cactus.
Mortality/Longevity: Radiated tortoises may live as long as 40–50 years.
Remarks: Like other tortoises their shell is supplied with blood vessels and nerves, which enables it to sense when being touched. When caught, this tortoise emits high-pitched cries, sometimes lasting an hour after capture.
This noise would startle a predator in the wild, an effective defense.
Madagascar Spiny Desert
*Not currently on display.
Tortoise at Bronx Zoo, New York
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