Take a look at this tortoise’s legs and you’ll quickly realize where its name comes from!
ORIGIN:
Northern South America
HABITAT:
Rainforests
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
25-35 lbs
Length: 2-3 ft
DIET:
Leaves, fruits and insects
PREDATORS:
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Hard shell
REPRODUCTION:
Sexually mature at 8-10 yrs
THREATS:
Habitat loss and human hunting
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
50+ yrs
Last Admission: 3:30 PM
