Animal Facts
Radiated tortoises are herbivorous grazers and are specially adapted to be able to survive months without water during dry seasons. .
Scientific Name
Astrochelys radiata
Range
Southern Madagascar
Location in the Zoo
Wortham World of Primates and Reptile and Amphibian House
Cool Animal Fact
Radiated tortoises have remarkably long lifespans with the oldest living to an estimated 188 years old! In fact, Mr. Pickles is Houston Zoo’s oldest resident born in 1932!
How Houston Zoo is Helping to Save Them
Radiated tortoises are an AZA-managed SSP and SAFE species, and the Houston Zoo has successfully bred highly genetically valuable radiated tortoises.
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