Radiated Tortoise
Geochelone radiata

This tortoise once lived undisturbed in cactus thickets planted by natives for defense. Now with the thickets destroyed by beetles and many tortoises killed for food, even protective laws may not help them.

Fact File

Length: Up to 16 in

Lifespan: Over 100 years

Habitat: Cactus thickets

Diet: Plants

Status: Species at Risk (IUCN—Vulnerable)