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Radiated Tortoise, one of the few left
At its current pace, this specie will be extinct in 10-20 years. It has severe threats in habitat loss, poaching and pet trade. This one was photgraphed in a small protected park, although even protected parks in Madagascar are not safe from hungry locals.
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 Dec 15, 2012. Captured Sep 3, 2012 15:37.
