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Turtles & Tortoises Gallery

A collection of turtle and tortoise photographs from the archive.

Indian Star Tortoise

Indian Star Tortoise

Tiny hatchling on sandy ground
Latin: Geochelone elegans
Country: Sri Lanka
Date: 2024
Place: Wilpattu Park
! Newly hatched by its tiny size. Adult could measure up to 40cm (15in)
A very young Indian star tortoise hatchling, only about 3cm (1.2in) in size, moving across sandy ground. The distinctive star-shaped shell pattern provides camouflage among dry grass and leaf litter. This species is native to Sri Lanka and is often found in dry zones.