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  2. African spurred tortoise - Wikipedia

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    The African spurred tortoise (Centrochelys sulcata), also called the sulcata tortoise, is an endangered species of tortoise inhabiting the southern edge of the Sahara Desert, the Sahel, in Africa. It is the largest mainland species of tortoise in Africa, and the third-largest in the world, after the Galapagos tortoise and Aldabra giant tortoise.

  3. Our complete list of foods pet turtles should not eat - AOL

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    Tortoise eating ripe tomato. Tomatoes come from the nightshade family, and contain toxic alkaloids. Unripe fruit, leaves and stems are especially poisonous, while even ripe fruit has little ...

  4. Centrochelys - Wikipedia

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    Centrochelys is a genus of tortoise.It contains one living species, the African spurred tortoise (Centrochelys sulcata), native to the Sahel and adjacent areas. A number of fossil species have been attributed to this genus, but their placement in the genus is considered equivocal.

  5. List of reptiles of Africa - Wikipedia

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    African spurred tortoise or Sulcata tortoise: Centrochelys sulcata: southern edge of the Sahara Desert: Third largest species of tortoise in the world; the largest non-island species. [1] African helmeted turtle Marsh terrapin: Pelomedusa subrufa: Very wide range Aldabra giant tortoise: Aldabrachelys gigantea: Seychelles Angonoka tortoise ...

  6. Check out these surprising things pet turtles can eat - AOL

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    Tortoise eating rose petals. Many varieties of roses are safe for tortoises to eat, such as wild roses, hibiscus (Chinese rose), rock roses, and normal garden roses. This includes petals and leaves.

  7. Lost tortoise in Texas travels 50 miles, spurs frantic four ...

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    Hoss is a 35-pound sulcata tortoise, also known as African spurred tortoise, estimated to be around 8 years old. The large tortoises can live up to 70 years in the wild, and from 80 to 100 years ...

  8. Angulate tortoise - Wikipedia

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    While it differs considerably from all other tortoise species, its closest relatives, according to phylogenetic studies, are the tiny "padloper" tortoise species, with which it shares its southern African habitat. [4] Internationally it is known by the two names of "angulate" and "bowsprit" tortoise.

  9. Large African tortoise found struggling in Louisiana canal ...

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    The African spurred tortoise can grow to 30 inches in length and “some males even reach 200 pounds,” according to the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. They live 80 to 100 years, the alliance says.