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Centrochelys sulcata
Large terrestrial tortoise, also known as Sulcata tortoise, dome shaped carapace, 80 to 90 cm long and about 50 cm in height. This is a third-largest species of tortoise in the world and the largest of the mainland tortoises.
Seen in Nairobi National Park, roaming freely at the outskirts of wooded area.
Many thanks to Jason Alexander, for help in ID this species.
Spotted on Feb 21, 2016
Submitted on Nov 15, 2016
