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Brutus

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

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Brutus

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  1. Sulcata Tortoise Brutus

  2. Species Name • Geochelone sulcata • AKA: Africa Spur-Thighed Tortoise • Not the Mediterranean species! 300 × 183 - en.wikipedia.org

  3. Habitat • Southern edge of the Saharan desert • -northern Africa • transitional ecoregion of semiarid grasslands, savannas, and thorn shrublands

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Do They Like Pets? • TURTLE POWER • Hero’s in a half Shell

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