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Tortoise  African spurred tortoise,Centrochelys sulcata Click/tap to enlarge Species intro

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The African spurred tortoise , also called the sulcata tortoise, is an endangered species of tortoise inhabiting the southern edge of the Sahara Desert, the Sahel, in Africa. It is the largest mainland species of tortoise in Africa, and the third-largest in the world, after the Galapagos tortoise and Aldabra giant tortoise. It is the only living species in its genus, ''Centrochelys.''

Similar species: Turtles And Tortoises
Species identified by Joe Spandrusyszyn
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Uploaded Apr 27, 2014. Captured Aug 27, 2013 15:05.
  • PENTAX X-5
  • f/5.4
  • 1/80s
  • ISO125
  • 34.9mm