Elongated tortoise
Indotestudo elongataThis tortoise has a long shell varying in colour from yellow-brown to olive green. The head is strong with strong jaws and a slightly protruding snout. Both sexes have a yellowish tone on their heads, hence the name.
Vikt: 3,5 kg
Längd: 35 cm
Längd: 35 cm
The species is active at dawn and dusk. During the day, it avoids high temperatures by hiding in dense vegetation. In 90 years, the number of yellow-headed tortoises has decreased by 80%. The species is threatened mainly by the