November 2016
The Radiated Tortoise is endemic to the dry thorn forests and woodlands of southern Madagascar. See the distribution map at the IUCN Red List.
For more information and photos see ARKive.
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| Radiated Tortoise Astrochelys radiata |
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Berenty Reserve, Madagascar November 2016 The Radiated Tortoise is endemic to the dry thorn forests and woodlands of southern Madagascar. See the distribution map at the IUCN Red List. |
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| It has a distinctive high carapace with attractive markings which condemn it to being a target for the
international pet trade. This along with habitat loss classify it as Critically Endangered.
For more information and photos see ARKive. |
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