Baku Zoological Park
Red-footed tortoise
Size and weight
The shell is 30-45 cm in length
Nutrition
They are herbivorous
Life Span
49 years at most
Reproduction
5-15 eggs
Conservation status
The species is facing population decline
Inhabits humid forests and savannas of Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil and Paraguay
A large land tortoise. They get their name because of the red or orange scales which are visible on their legs and heads. They are herbivorous and reach sexual maturity at 4-5 years of age.