Radiated Tortoise
The radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) is a tortoise species in the family Testudinidae. ... Although this species is native to and most abundant in southern ...
Radiated tortoise | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation ...
The critically endangered radiated tortoise lives in the forests and scrublands of Madagascar. It has a smooth, high-domed carapace (or shell) marked with ...
Radiated Tortoise - Turtle Survival Alliance
A long-lived species, the Radiated Tortoise is known to live well past the century mark, with the oldest known specimen, a female named Tu'I Malila, having ...
Radiated Tortoise - Zoo Atlanta
Radiated tortoises are only native to the island of Madagascar but have been introduced to two other small islands to the east - Réunion and Mauritius.
Astrochelys radiata (Radiated Tortoise) - Animal Diversity Web
Growing to a carapace length of up to 16 inches and weighing up to 35 pounds, A. radiata is considered to be one of the world's most beautiful tortoises.
Astrochelys radiata - Natural History, Care, and Photo Gallery
One of four native tortoise species, the Radiated tortoise is found in Madagascar where it is also known as the "Sokake". It can be found throughout the island ...
Radiated Tortoise - El Paso Zoo
The radiated tortoise is a critically endangered species! Radiated tortoises are found in the spiny cactus and thorn forests of southern and southwestern ...
Radiated Tortoise - Brandywine Zoo
Like many turtles, the sex of radiated tortoises is determined by the temperature of the eggs during incubation. Cool temperatures produce males, ...
Radiated Tortoise - Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Fun Facts about the Radiated Tortoise · The radiated tortoise's shell contains a network of blood vessels and nerves – so it can feel its shell being touched or ...
Our Own Toliara - DNREC - Delaware.gov
Radiated tortoises are reptiles and considered among the most beautiful in the world. His ancestors emerged on land shortly after dinosaurs became extinct some ...
Madagascar Radiated Tortoise Project - St. Louis Zoo
The Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA) in Madagascar is now caring for 25,000 confiscated radiated tortoises. The tortoises are being cared for in centers ...
Turtle of the Week: Radiated Tortoise
This species is primarily an herbivorous grazer and forager, feeding on grasses, flowers, fruits, invasive Opuntia cacti, as well as dried leaves when soft ...
Radiated Tortoise | Our Animals | Fort Wayne Children's Zoo
Radiated Tortoises can be found on the island of Madagascar. Their habitat has been suffering due to land being cleared for charcoal production and ...
Radiated tortoise - Phoenix Zoo
Listed as critically endangered by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), the number of radiated tortoises in their native habitat is ...
Radiated Tortoise - Tennessee Aquarium
These tortoises have strong beaks and thick skin, allowing them to eat prickly plants like cacti. They are known to graze in the same area, which keeps ...
Radiated Tortoise - Zoo Knoxville
These animals spend the warmer months in Tortoise Territory and are taken to live in a tropical greenhouse when the temperatures begin to drop into the 50s.
Zoo Views: The Plight of a Tortoise: Why Care? | Saint Louis Zoo
The radiated tortoise is one of the most frequently trafficked wildlife animals on Earth putting the species at risk of extinction.
Radiated Tortoise - A-Z Animals
The Radiated Tortoise is a primarily herbivorous animal, and although the majority of its diet is comprised of plant matter, they are known to supplement its ...
Radiated Tortoise | Astrochelys radiata - EDGE of Existence
The Critically Endangered radiated tortoise is a large and striking species that may live up to 100 years of age! This species has a very long generation ...
Radiated Tortoise — Indian Ocean Tortoise Alliance
Radiated tortoises (Astrochelys radiata), or Sokake in Malagasy, are considered to be one the most beautiful species of tortoise in the world.