"Ninja Tortoise" remains Grateful

View High-Resolution Image

"Ninja Tortoise" remains Grateful

A tortoise who was "expected" to survive in the wilds of central AZ has found its home. This species of tortoise is found on the southern edge of the Sahara desert in northern Africa, and is NOT native to the chaparral and pine uplands of Arizona. These tortoises can grow from a palm-sized juvenile to a 45-pound adult in 15 years. "Some rise, Some fall, Some climb, To get to Terrapin ..." June 25, 2016
lcarreau
on Jun 28, 2016 1:59 pm
Lat/Lon: 34.70704°N / 112.14919°W
Image Type(s): Wildlife
Image ID: 975641

Comments

Post a Comment
Viewing: 1-2 of 2
scramblingbadger

scramblingbadger - Jun 28, 2016 10:20 pm - Voted 10/10

Amazing

and unique creature!

lcarreau

lcarreau - Jun 28, 2016 11:00 pm - Hasn't voted

Re: Amazing

Indeed, and forgot to mention ---

Its specific name "sulcata" is from the Latin word sulcus meaning "furrow" and refers to the furrows on the tortoise's scales.

Not that it resembles a Roman gladiator !

Viewing: 1-2 of 2