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With a unique carpace, the star tortoise (Geochelone elegans) is a popular exotic pet. They are native to India and Sri Lanka. Due to the unique shape of their carapace, many star tortoises are able to turn themselves over if accidents flip them onto their backs.

Indian Star Tortoise - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This small species of tortoise (less then 6") is endemic to the island of Madagascar.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_star_tortoise
Burmese Starred Tortoise - ARKive

Of all tortoises characterised by the highly distinctive star' or radiating' patterns on their carapace, the Burmese star tortoise is perhaps the rarest and most beautiful.
http://www.arkive.org/burmese-starred-tortoise/geochelone-platynota/
Indian Star Tortoise Care Sheet - ReptilesMagazine

Indian star tortoises are popular based on their size, personality and appearance. Their care is similar to the leopard tortoise.
http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care-Sheets/Turtles-Tortoises/Indian-Star-Tortoise/
Indian Star Tortoise - A-Z Animals

The Indian star tortoise is a medium sized species of tortoise found in the dry and arid forests of both Indian and Sri Lanka.
http://a-z-animals.com/animals/indian-star-tortoise/
ADW: Star Tortoise - Geochelone elegans

Indian star tortoises have yellow to tan heads, limbs, and tails, though the skin may be marked with dark spots or blotches. The carapace is the most striking feature of this tortoise and can have smooth to almost pyramidal scutes.
http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Geochelone_elegans/
Indian Star Tortoise - FactZoo

Indian Star Tortoise - The pretty shell has led to this poor tortoise being a common pet but more naturally is meant to razzle dazzle during the monsoon season.
http://www.factzoo.com/reptiles/indian-star-tortoise-what-a-pretty-shell.html
Geochelone elegans (Indian Star Tortoise)

Find population statistics and information about the Indian Star Tortoise from IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/39430/0
The Indian Star Tortoise - Wild-Facts

It is in these dry scrub forests that I came across an interesting animal called the Indian Star Tortoise. While I sit down to enjoy my lunch, let's go over a few of the facts about the Indian Star Tortoise.
http://www.wild-facts.com/2010/wild-fact-691-twinkle-twinkle-little-star-indian-star-tortoise/
Star Tortoises - StarTortoises

Caring for Indian / Sri Lankan & Burmese Star Tortoises. Plus info on Angulate tortoises, Golden Greek tortoises, allergic tortoise keepers, and a bit about other popular pet tortoises, too.
http://startortoises.net

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Indian Star Tortoise - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This small species of tortoise (less then 6") is endemic to the island of Madagascar.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_star_tortoise
Burmese Starred Tortoise - ARKive

Of all tortoises characterised by the highly distinctive star' or radiating' patterns on their carapace, the Burmese star tortoise is perhaps the rarest and most beautiful.
http://www.arkive.org/burmese-starred-tortoise/geochelone-platynota/
Indian Star Tortoise Care Sheet - ReptilesMagazine

Indian star tortoises are popular based on their size, personality and appearance. Their care is similar to the leopard tortoise.
http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care-Sheets/Turtles-Tortoises/Indian-Star-Tortoise/
Indian Star Tortoise - A-Z Animals

The Indian star tortoise is a medium sized species of tortoise found in the dry and arid forests of both Indian and Sri Lanka.
http://a-z-animals.com/animals/indian-star-tortoise/
ADW: Star Tortoise - Geochelone elegans

Indian star tortoises have yellow to tan heads, limbs, and tails, though the skin may be marked with dark spots or blotches. The carapace is the most striking feature of this tortoise and can have smooth to almost pyramidal scutes.
http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Geochelone_elegans/
Indian Star Tortoise - FactZoo

Indian Star Tortoise - The pretty shell has led to this poor tortoise being a common pet but more naturally is meant to razzle dazzle during the monsoon season.
http://www.factzoo.com/reptiles/indian-star-tortoise-what-a-pretty-shell.html
Geochelone elegans (Indian Star Tortoise)

Find population statistics and information about the Indian Star Tortoise from IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/39430/0
The Indian Star Tortoise - Wild-Facts

It is in these dry scrub forests that I came across an interesting animal called the Indian Star Tortoise. While I sit down to enjoy my lunch, let's go over a few of the facts about the Indian Star Tortoise.
http://www.wild-facts.com/2010/wild-fact-691-twinkle-twinkle-little-star-indian-star-tortoise/
Star Tortoises - StarTortoises

Caring for Indian / Sri Lankan & Burmese Star Tortoises. Plus info on Angulate tortoises, Golden Greek tortoises, allergic tortoise keepers, and a bit about other popular pet tortoises, too.
http://startortoises.net

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Star Tortoise

With a unique carpace, the star tortoise (Geochelone elegans) is a popular exotic pet. They are native to India and Sri Lanka. Due to the unique shape of their carapace, many star tortoises are able to turn themselves over if accidents flip them onto their backs.

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