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Star tortoises (Geochelone elegans )
Context
138 star tortoises were recovered from a Malaysia-bound air passenger in Chennai.
About
- Native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
- Physical Characteristics:
- Shell size: 5-12 inches (13-30 cm) in length
- Distinctive star-like patterns on their domed shells
- Yellowish-brown to dark brown coloration
- Males typically smaller than females
- Diet:
- Herbivorous
- Primarily consume grasses, leaves, flowers, and fruits
- Occasionally eat small insects and carrion
- IUCN Status: Vulnerable
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