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Radiated Tortoise

Astrochelys radiata

CR — Critically Endangered

Description

One of the most beautiful tortoises with a high-domed shell featuring stunning yellow and black star patterns.

CategoryReptile

Size30–40 cm shell

Population~6 million (rapidly declining)

HabitatDry spiny forest

Range

Southern Madagascar

Threats

Illegal pet tradeHabitat lossBushmeat hunting

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Radiated tortoises can live over 188 years — one named Tu'i Malila, gifted by Captain Cook, lived from 1777 to 1965!

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