Fact File
Order: Turtle, Tortoises & Terrapins
Family: Tortoises
Sub-family: Testudininae
Genus: Asian tortoise
Species: elongated
Size: 30cm (12 inches)
Conservation Status:
Endangered
Elongated Tortoise
Indotestudo elongata
Found in India, Nepal, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.
Habitat: Tropical rainforests throughout S E Asia.
Threats: Eaten as a delicacy , Traditional Chinese medicine, habitat loss, and exotic pet trade.
EAZA population: we are one of 10 parks in Europe to hold this species and this tortoise you are looking at is only 1 of 40 held in captivity in Europe.
Diet: This tortoise is an Omnivore They search for food in the morning and late afternoon, avoiding the hottest part of the day.
