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Scientific Classification
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Reptilia
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Scientific Name
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N/A
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Size
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Up to 5 ft.
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Weight
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Up to 500 lbs.
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Special Physical Traits
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Thick, elephant-like legs, domed shells, clawed, web-less feet
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Life Span
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Some species up to 250 yrs.
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Habitat
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Semiarid environments
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Diet
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Grasses, shrubs, fruits, cactus, leafy veggies, occasionally worms and insects
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Social Lifestyle
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Solitary
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Favorite Food Source
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Varies by species
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Predators
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Few animals prey on adult tortoises, young are preyed upon by raccoons, foxes, ravens, coyotes, and more
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Location
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North, South, and Central America, Africa to Indonesia and Malaysia, some oceanic islands
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Conservation Status
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Varies by species
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