berger's cape tortoise (chersobius solus) in Chersobius solus inhabits arid desert regions with sparse vegetation and rocky outcrops.
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berger's cape tortoise

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chersobius solusESA Categories -reptiles

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    berger's cape tortoise, nama padloper, nama tortoise, nama dwarf tortoise

  • Regions

    NamibiaSouth Africa

  • Population

    Approximately 10,000 individuals

  • Habitat

    Chersobius solus inhabits arid desert regions with sparse vegetation and rocky outcrops.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    5, and 50

Regions

Namibia, South Africa

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