Many Senegalese people revere this tortoise as a symbol of fertility, happiness and longevity.
ORIGIN:
Southern Sahara
HABITAT:
Dry grasslands and desert edges
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
80-110 lbs
Length: 24-30 in
DIET:
Succulent plants
PREDATORS:
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Hard shell
REPRODUCTION:
8-month incubation
THREATS:
Habitat loss
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
54 yrs in human care
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