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Radiated Tortoise — printable fact sheet
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Radiated Tortoise
Astrochelys radiata
The Radiated Tortoise is a strikingly beautiful reptile known for its highly domed, star-patterned carapace, which features yellow lines radiating from the center of each dark plate. Endemic to the dry forests and thorny scrublands of southern Madagascar, this tortoise is renown…
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- Radiated Tortoises are considered sacred in some Malagasy cultures, and harming them is taboo in certain local traditions.
- Radiated Tortoises can live for more than a century in captivity. Their intricate shell patterns are unique to each individual, much like a human fingerprint. Despite their slow pace, they are excellent at finding food and water in arid environments.
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