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Red-footed Tortoise

Chelonoidis carbonaria

Photo by gberredo
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Field Notes

Description:

An adult tortoise. This species can live up to 90 years.

Notes:

In the region where it was found, it's easy to find those animals for sale in the small towns, specially as a food, since there are many people who eat them.

Reference Links:

red-footed tortoise - Chelonoidis carbonaria - Details, Red-footed tortoise, Jabuti Piranga

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