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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.

Similar species: Turtles And Tortoises
Species identified by Scott Staley
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By Scott Staley

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Uploaded Nov 9, 2012. Captured Mar 8, 2012 13:07.
  • COOLPIX P80
  • f/4.5
  • 1/60s
  • ISO343
  • 50.7mm