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Indian Star Tortoise in Bundula, Sri Lanka Note the white parts, this one seems to have lost some of its scales. Asia,Bundula,Geochelone elegans,Indian star tortoise,Sri Lanka Click/tap to enlarge

Indian Star Tortoise in Bundula, Sri Lanka

Note the white parts, this one seems to have lost some of its scales.

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The Indian star tortoise

The Indian star tortoise is a threatened species of tortoise found in dry areas and scrub forest in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. This species is quite popular in the exotic pet trade, which is the main reason it is endangered.

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Similar species: Turtles And Tortoises
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded May 31, 2015. Captured Nov 15, 2014 10:00.
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  • NIKON D800
  • f/5.6
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO900
  • 400mm