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Yellow tortoise
A species of South asian tortoises, Also known as Red-nosed tortoise, Yellow-headed tortoise Scientific name : Indotestudo elongata Genus : South asian tortoises
Yellow tortoise, A species of South asian tortoises
Also known as:
Red-nosed tortoise, Yellow-headed tortoise
Scientific name: Indotestudo elongata
Genus: South asian tortoises
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Description
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The elongated tortoise (Indotestudo elongata) is a species of tortoise found in Southeast Asia and parts of the Indian Subcontinent, particularly Northeast India.
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General Info
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Lifespan
70-100 years
Diet
Yellow tortoise is a herbivorous species, primarily feeding on leafy vegetables. It avidly consumes foods such as kale, collards, and various tropical fruits, supplementing them with occasional flowers and twigs.
Appearance
Yellow tortoise is a medium-sized tortoise with an elongated, oval shell. Its shell is typically brown with dark-brown or black radiating patterns. The plastron or under-shell is yellow with brown patches. It has a small head, sturdy legs, and a relatively short, pointed tail. Its skin is hard and scaled, and is usually a dull yellow or cream in color.
Behavior
Yellow tortoise is a predominantly solitary and territorial animal. The species exhibits crepuscular foraging, being most active during dawn and dusk. Yellow tortoise tends to mark its territory using scent glands. A remarkable survival behavior is its aestivation, wherein it hibernates during drought conditions, allowing it to survive in varying climates.
Population
Decreasing
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
Tortoises Genus
South asian tortoises Species
Yellow tortoise