| RADIATED TORTOISE |
| Geochelone radiata |
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Range:
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Southern Madagascar |
 These tortoises are endangered, mainly because of the destruction of their habitat by humans and because of poaching.
The oldest tortoise ever recorded, indeed the oldest reptile ever recorded, was a radiated tortoise, “Tui Malila”, which lived to the age of 188.
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| Habitat: |
Dry regions of brush, thorn forests and woodlands. |
| Diet: |
Grasses, fruits and succulent plants. |
| Status: |
Vulnerable (IUCN) |
| Approximate Dimensions of Adult: |
Weight: Up to 35 pounds
Length: Average 16 inches |
| Lifespan: |
n/a |
| Reproduction & Offspring: |
Lay 3-12 eggs that are incubated for 5-8 months. |
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