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Indian Star Tortoise (Geochelone elegans) |
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| Scientific classification: |
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Kingdom : Animalia
Phylum : Chordata
Class : eptilia
Order : Squamata
Family : Testudinidae
Genus : Geochelone
Species : elegans |
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Important Facts: |
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| Size |
variable |
| Clutch Size |
5 – 7 eggs |
| Life Span |
40 – 50 years |
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Habitat: This tortoise occurs in semi-arid, thorny and grassland habitats. It is also found in some regions featuring a higher level of precipitation. |
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Range:Indian subcontinent and Srilanka. |
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Diet in Wild:Purely herbivore
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Diet in Zoo:
Banana - 1 no. / head
Tomato - .025 kg. / head
Potato/ Sweet potato - 025 kg / head
Beef keema - .025 kg / head
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