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Sulcata Tortoise. Brutus. Species Name. Geochelone sulcata AKA: Africa Spur-Thighed Tortoise Not the Mediterranean species!. 300 × 183 - en.wikipedia.org. Habitat. Southern edge of the Saharan desert -northern Africa - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Brutus
Sulcata Tortoise
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Species Name
• Geochelone sulcata• AKA: Africa Spur-Thighed Tortoise– Not the Mediterranean species!
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Habitat
• Southern edge of the Saharan desert– -northern Africa
• transitional ecoregion of semiarid grasslands, savannas, and thorn shrublands
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Daily Life
• The tortoise excavates – burrows in the ground
• to get to areas with higher moisture levels• spends the hottest part of the day in these
burrows-aestivation
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Size and Life Span
• Third-largest species – Galapagos and Aldabar
• Largest mainland tortoise– 24 to 36 in long (60–90 cm)– Weigh 100-200 lb
• Grow from hatchling size (2-3 in) – to 6-10 in (15–25 cm) within the first years
• Lifespan is about 50-150 years,– they can live much longer.
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Diet
• Herbivores• Diets consist • Of grasses and plants– high in fiber – low in protein
Too much protein can cause their shells to take on a pyramidal appearance• Feeding of fruit should be avoided.
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Do They Like Pets?
• TURTLE POWER– Hero’s in a half Shell