brazilian giant tortoise (chelonoidis denticulata) in Tropical forests and savannas with access to water sources.
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brazilian giant tortoise

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chelonoidis denticulataESA Categories -reptiles

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    brazilian giant tortoise, forest tortoise, south american tortoise, south american yellow-footed tortoise, yellow-footed tortoise

  • Regions

    BoliviaColombiaBrazil

  • Population

    Approximately 100,000 individuals

  • Habitat

    Tropical forests and savannas with access to water sources.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    30, and 70

Regions

Bolivia, Colombia, Brazil, Ecuador, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Peru, Suriname, Venezuela

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