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Indian star tortoise

geochelone elegans

Description:

The Indian star tortoise (Geochelone elegans) is a species of tortoise found in dry areas and scrub forest in India and Sri Lanka. This species is quite popular in the exotic pet trade too.

Habitat:

These were in captive in a zoological park i worked for.

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janaki mohan
janaki mohan 11 years ago
indian star tortoise
geochelone elegans Star Tortoise - Geochelone elegans - Overview


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janaki mohan
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janaki mohan

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Spotted on Nov 13, 2012
Submitted on Nov 13, 2012

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