- DISTRIBUTION : Indian sub-continent
- HABITAT : Found in semi-arid scrub forest, along with thorny and grassland habitats.
- BEHAVIOUR AND FOOD HABIT : The attractive star-like patterns on the shell of the Indian star tortoise actually help the tortoise to blend into its surroundings more easily, as well as looking very pretty. Distinctively marked shell of the Indian star tortoise breaks up the hard line of its shell when it is grazing, making this reptile not so obvious to passing predators. Mainly herbivorous, feeds on grasses, leaves, fruits.
- FOOD SERVED HERE : Mixture of vegetables
- BRIEF DESCRIPTION :
1. BODY LENGTH- 20 - 30 cm
2. BODY WEIGHT- 1.2 - 2.2 kg
3. BODY COLOUR - Combination of Green, Black, Tan, Yellow with star marked carapace - LIFE-SPAN : 30-80 years
- THREAT : Habitat loss and introduction of predators to their natural habitat
- CONSERVATION STATUS : Vulnerable