Wildlife sighting

Sulcata Tortoise

Centrochelys sulcata

Spotted a African Spurred Tortoise!

Spotted by: jess c.
Date: January 10, 2026

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About the Sulcata Tortoise

The African spurred tortoise is the third-largest tortoise in the world, native to the southern edge of the Sahara. It digs deep burrows to escape the heat and is popular as a pet.

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