Angulate tortoise
A species of Angulate tortoise, Also known as Bowsprit tortoise Scientific name : Chersina angulata Genus : Angulate tortoise
Angulate tortoise, A species of Angulate tortoise
Also known as:
Bowsprit tortoise
Scientific name: Chersina angulata
Genus: Angulate tortoise
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Description General Info
Description
The angulate tortoise (Chersina angulata) is a species of tortoise found in dry areas and coastal scrub vegetation in South Africa. This tortoise in the only known member of the genus Chersina.
General Info
Lifespan
30-50 years
Diet
Angulate tortoise is a herbivorous feeder, predominantly consuming a range of succulents. This species expresses a dietary preference towards the leaves and stems of Mesembryanthemum plants, supplemented occasionally by grasses and fruits.
Appearance
Angulate tortoise is a small tortoise with a stocky, angular shell. Its skin and shell are rough and scaled, predominantly in shades of light to dark brown. The shell features a unique pattern of radiating lines. Both males and females sport a nub tail and sturdy limbs. There are no notable differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Angulate tortoise is a solitary and primarily nocturnal species. Its distinctive behavior includes foraging at dusk or dawn for vegetation. Angulate tortoise is also known for its unique self-righting mechanism, using its helmet-shaped shell to roll onto its feet if overturned. It doesn't typically engage in active territory defense but remains within its small home range.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
Tortoises Genus
Angulate tortoise Species
Angulate tortoise 
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