Yellow-footed tortoise
Chelonoidis denticulatus
Where at Shedd?
Amazon Rising
| Diet | Leaves, flowers, fruit, fungi and dead animals |
|---|---|
| Size | Length of shell: 16 inches (40 cm) |
| Type | Reptiles |
| Range | Northern South America, including the islands of Trinidad and Guadeloupe, Caribbean Sea |
| Habitat | Grasslands, forests and savannas |
Did you know?
- Yellow-footed tortoises lay their eggs as floodwaters recede. The eggs hatch three to four months later, before the start of rainy season.
- These tortoises don’t have feet that are completely yellow. Instead they have yellow scales (spots) on their limbs and tail.