African Spurred Tortoise

Geochelone sulcata

NATURAL HABITAT
The African spurred tortoise lives in hot arid regions ranging from desert fringes to dry savannahs.

DIET
IN THE WILD – Grasses and plants
IN THE ZOO – Greens, hay, vegetables and specially formulated tortoise chow

FASCINATING FACTS

• Largest tortoise on the African mainland
• Will dig themselves into the ground to survive extended periods of drought
• Females lay 15 to 30 eggs
• Can be very aggressive, especially during mating season
• Males can be seen ramming into each other in attempts to flip one another over