Yellow-legged tortoise (definite introduction)
Yellow-legged tortoise ( The appearance of the confirmed introduction) is very similar to that of the red-legged tortoise. We can clearly distinguish it at a glance by the color of the scales on the legs and nose. The yellow-legged tortoise is yellow and the red-legged tortoise is red. Compared with other Characteristics, this is easy to distinguish.
The yellow-legged tortoise is the third terrestrial land tortoise. It is widely dispersed from Bolivia to Venezuela. The mature body size is about 40cm~50cm, and some Individuals can even grow to 70cm, but they are very rare, so the yellow-legged tortoise ranks among the eight tortoises in the world. Feeds on grass, succulent plant fruits and animal carcasses. Rest in hot evergreen or deciduous rainforests.
Chinese name: Yellow-legged elephant turtle
Common name Alias:Yellow-footed tortoise, yellow-legged, yellow-legged tortoise
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Latin name:Geochelonedenticulata
Family name: Tortoiseidae
Geographical distribution: South America (Andes Mountains, Copida, Venezuela to Bolivia and Brazil).
Growth method: Oviparous. The yellow-legged tortoise is a prolific tortoise and can lay up to four clutches of eggs every year, with an incubation period of about 150 to 190 days.
Food habits: Feeds on grass, succulents and fruitsIt actually feeds on animal carcasses.
Living habits: Resting in tropical evergreen or deciduous rainforests.
Artificial support: The humidity should not be lower than 80, it likes humidity but not sunshine.
Price:The price varies according to the size, and the small one is around 1,000 yuan.
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