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Geochelone elegans
A Land tortoise of low-country dry zone up to about 300m, usually found in shrub jungles, grasslands, chena cultivations and teak plantations. It feeds mainly on plant matters such as flowers of varies plants, but also scavenges on animal matters. Though illegal it is widely collected for pet trade.
Spotted on Dec 22, 2012
Submitted on Dec 28, 2012
8 Comments
Thank you Karen and Carol !
I only found one turtle. I love turtles. This is so beautiful!
Love the shell pattern! Lovely.
thank you Seema & Marta..!
Wow! Indeed it looks as if it was painted. Nice!
great pattern..looks like a painted rock
thanks Yuko!
Beautiful!