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Radiated Tortoise in Antwerp zoo - full body shot
According to Wikipedia considered to be one of the most beautiful tortoises, this Radiated Tortoise in the Antwerp zoo has found a place where it can safely spend its time on grazing. Unfortunately, this safety is much needed, as these species are under severe threat in the natural environment: Madagascar.
The radiated tortoise is a species in the family Testudinidae. Although this species is native to and most abundant in southern Madagascar, it can be also be found in the rest of this island, and has been introduced to the islands of Réunion and Mauritius. As the radiated tortoises are herbivores, grazing constitutes 80-90% of their diet, while they also eat fruits and succulent plants.
Similar species: Turtles And Tortoises
By Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Jun 10, 2013. Captured Apr 27, 2013 14:07.
