
Radiated Tortoise

by SR Green
Title
Radiated Tortoise
Artist
SR Green
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
The radiated tortoise is a species in the family Testudinidae. Although this species is native to and most abundant in southern Madagascar, it can also be found in the rest of this island, and has been introduced to the islands of Réunion and Mauritius.As the radiated tortoises are herbivores, grazing constitutes 80-90% of their diets, while they also eat fruits and succulent plants.A favorite food in the wild is the Opuntia cacti. They are known to graze regularly in the same area, thus keeping the vegetation in that area closely trimmed. They seem to prefer new growth rather than mature growth because of the high-protein, low-fiber content. These tortoises are, however, endangered, mainly because of the destruction of their habitat by humans and because of poaching. (Wikipedia)
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October 8th, 2015
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