Sulcata tortoises are one of the largest tortoise species in the world and the largest mainland tortoise. They get their name from the spurs on their hind legs.
| FAST FACTS | |
|---|---|
| SCIENTIFIC NAME | GEOCHELONE SULCATA |
| WHERE IN THE WILD? | SAVANNAS, SCRUBLANDS, GRASSLANDS OF NORTHERN AFRICAN AND SAHARA DESERT |
| WHAT'S ON THE MENU? | HERBIVORE |
| LIFE EXPECTANCY | 30-80 YEARS |