Reptile
African spurred tortoise Facts Centrochelys sulcata
- Diet
- African spurred tortoises are also capable of eating various vegetables such as endive, dandelion greens, and dark leafy greens.
- Lifespan
- Up to 54.3 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Classification
Family: Testudinidae. Order: Testudines.
African spurred tortoise Conservation Status
African spurred tortoise is listed here as Endangered. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Lifespan
- Up to 54.3 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Fun facts
- African spurred tortoises are passive and docile pets.
- They are almost never aggressive and barely ever show territorial behavior.
- This docile behavior is complemented by their slow speed and silence.
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