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
The elongated tortoise (Indotestudo elongata) is a species of tortoise found in Southeast Asia and parts of the Indian Subcontinent, particularly Northeast India.
General Info
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
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
Tortoises Genus
South asian tortoises Species
Yellow tortoise 
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