The african spurred tortoise (centrochelys sulcata) is a species of tortoise inhabiting the southern edge of the sahara desert in africa Recognized for its herbivorous diet and terrestrial habits, this species is characterized by a domed carapace, powerful limbs, and a sociable demeanor. They are curious, intelligent reptiles with lively personalities, especially when young
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It is also called the sulcata tortoise, spurred tortoise, and african spur thigh tortoise
Turtles and tortoises are a very old group of reptiles, going back about 220 million years.
The sulcata tortoise (_geochelone sulcata_), also known as the african spurred tortoise, is one of the world's largest tortoise species The african spurred tortoise is the third largest tortoise in the world and the largest of all mainland species of tortoise It is native to the southern edge of the sahara desert and the sahel, but is becoming more common as a pet throughout the united states. Native to the sahel region of africa, it thrives in arid landscapes with remarkable burrowing and survival skills.
The most produced tortoises in the world are probably the sulcata tortoises of north central africa Sulcata tortoises are sometimes referred to as african spurred, african spur thigh, and just spurred tortoises.
