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Dipsochelys dussumieri

Dipsochelys dussumieri

The Dipsochelys dussumieri, also known as the Indian Star Tortoise, is a beautiful tortoise with star-like patterns on its shell. These patterns help it blend into its dry, grassy home.

Lebensraum: Dry grasslands

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The Dipsochelys dussumieri is a truly massive tortoise, featuring a high-domed, dark grey or black shell. Its thick, elephantine legs and small head give it a distinct, ancient appearance, setting it apart from smaller, flatter-shelled tortoises.

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Dipsochelys dussumieri
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Dipsochelys dussumieri

Kategorie

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Seltenheit

Rare

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

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Interessante Fakten

Baby tortoises hatch from eggs buried underground, not in nests!

The Dipsochelys dussumieri is one of the biggest land tortoises on Earth!

Their huge feet make special tracks, like tiny elephant prints!

They can go without food or water for astonishingly long times!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Life of Ages

Dipsochelys dussumieri has an incredibly long lifespan that helps them witness many generations of their island ecosystem.

Fähigkeit

Mobile Fortress

Dipsochelys dussumieri can retract into its colossal, bony shell for protection against almost any predator.

Fähigkeit

Water Tank

Dipsochelys dussumieri can store water in a sac near its bladder, helping it survive long dry periods without fresh water.

Maße und Details

Länge
90-120 cm
Gewicht
150-250 kg
Lebenserwartung
100-150 Jahre
Top Speed
0.5 km/h
Gelegegröße
4-14
Brutzeit
90-120 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

These gentle giants munch mainly on plants, keeping the island's vegetation trimmed.

Hauptnahrung

  • Grasses
  • Leaves
  • Woody plant stems
  • Fruits
  • Algae

Nahrungssuche

  • Grazing

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eats

Bois de fer

Sideroxylon grandiflorum

Consumes fallen fruits and leaves.

eats

Bermudagrass

Cynodon dactylon

Grazes on common island grasses.

depends on

Aldabra Fody

Foudia aldabrana

Benefits from open habitat created by grazing.

Merkmale

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Always watch from a distance and never touch wild tortoises. They need their space!

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Dipsochelys dussumieri?

90-120 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Dipsochelys dussumieri?

150-250 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Dipsochelys dussumieri?

100-150 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Dipsochelys dussumieri?

0.5 km/h

Was frisst Dipsochelys dussumieri?

These gentle giants munch mainly on plants, keeping the island's vegetation trimmed.

Wo findet man Dipsochelys dussumieri normalerweise?

Dry grasslands

Wie jagt Dipsochelys dussumieri?

Grazing

Was ist der/die/das gelegegröße von Dipsochelys dussumieri?

4-14

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