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Sulcata Tortoise
Geochelone Sulcata

EN

IUCN Red Status

Endangered

NE

IUCN Green Status

Not Evaluated

Weight: Over 200 lbs.

Length: 36 inches

Human Care: 60+ years

Central Africa: Ethiopia, Nigeria, Sudan, Mali, Chad

Fun Facts

  • They are herbivores.
  • Their long beaks never stop growing and are worn down by their diet.
  • They are mainly active at sunrise and sunset which means they are more active at sunrise and sunset.