Tortoise, African Spurred
Geochelone sulcata
Geochelone sulcata
Vital Statistics
Height:
24 - 36 inches long
Weight:
Male: up to 200 lbs; Female: up to 100 lbs
Diet:
Whole chicory, escarole, dandelion greens and shredded carrots
Conservation:
Status: Vulnerable
Geographic Region
Woodlands, semi-desert grass and shrub lands of the Sahara Desert near the southern edge of North Africa
At The Zoo
Fabric of Africa
Did You Know?
They do not have teeth, but have sharp jaws to cut food.