Indian star tortoise

Indian Star Tortoise - The pretty shell has led to this poor tortoise being a common pet but more naturally is meant to razzle dazzle during the monsoon season.

The Burmese Star tortoise Geochelone Platynota is a large tortoise. These are critically endangered species. They are inhabitants of the deciduous dry

Indian Star tortoise

The Indian Star Tortoise is an exciting breed of tortoise found mostly in Asia. It is endangered and has a lifespan of up to 80 years!

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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