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Mark's Sulcata Tortoise

Sulcata Tortoises, sometimes called African Spurred Tortoises, are the largest of all African tortoises. They can grow to be over two feet long and weigh well over 100 pounds.

Sulcatas are the third largest species of tortoises in the world. Only Galapagos and Aldabra tortoises grow bigger.

African Spurred Tortoise
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Here are some links for more information on African Spurred Tortoises (geochelone sulcata): tortoisetrust.org, tigerhomes.org

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