Tortoise (African Spurred Tortoise)

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African Spurred Tortoise

ZooTek Phoenix

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Author: Jordan

Keywords: tortoise

Date Released: Jun 23, 2007

Current afsptort.ZTD dated 3 June 2007

File Size: 1.89mb

Compatibility: All Game Versions

Description: The African Spurred Tortoise lives in the deserts of North Africa and is second in size only to the Galapagos Tortoise. It enjoys desert foliage like the quiver tree in its exhibit.

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Additional info:

afsptort.ZTD         uca: 30FA1057 dated 3 June 2007

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Animal Type: 30FA1057

African Spurred Tortoise

The African Sulcata Tortoise (Geochelone sulcata), or African Spurred
Tortoise, is surpassed in size only by the giant tortoises of the Galapagos
Islands and Seychelles. Not only do these tortoises grow very large, they grow
very rapidly: up to two and a half feet long and 80-110 pounds or more.
Distinct features of these huge creatures include sandy-ivory or golden
yellow-brown skin and two or more very large and prominent tubercles (or
spurs) on the rear legs. Natural environment African Sulcatas are from the
hot, arid regions of the Sub-Sahara, and do not do well in damp, wet, or cold
conditions. In the wild Sulcatas "aestivate" which means they go underground
for months at a time in periods of intolerable heat and drought. The burrows
are cooler and supply enough humidity to prevent the tortoise from dehydrating
during this extended period. Aestivating is not hibernating, which is winter
dormancy characterized by lowered blood pressure and respiration rate.
Physical characteristics The carapace (top shell) is tan to yellow in color in
the center of each scute (the external plate or scale of the shell). Each
scute is outlined by brown growth rings. The plastron (bottom shell) is light
tan to yellow in color with no markings. The skin of African Sulcata Tortoises
is very thick and the legs are covered in dull, spine-like projections. The
prominent spurs on the rear legs serve no observable function. Created by
Jordan for Zoo Tek - 2007

Animal Characteristics:

Habitat: Desert; Location: North Africa
Minimum happiness needed for chance of breeding: 98.

Exhibit Preferences:

Foliage:
Acacia Caffra Tree, Thorn Acacia Tree, Palm Tree, Eucalyptus Tree
Hard Quandong Tree, Joshua Tree, Red Gum Tree, Quiver Tree
Prickly Pear Cactus, Saguaro Cactus, Thorn Bush, Yellow Fever Tree
Baobab Tree, Umbrella Thorn Tree, Tall Grass, Grass Tree, Khejri Tree
Sigillaria Tree (DD), Sand Bush (NA), Doum Palm Tree (NA)
Senegal Date Palm (ES), Yucca Tree (ES), Agave Cactus (ES)

Rocks:
Large Rock, Large Rock - 1, Large Rock - 2, Large Rock - 3, Large Rock - 4
Small Rock - Medium, Small Rock - Small, Small Snowy Rock - Medium
Small Snowy Rock - Small, Large Snowy Rock - Medium, Large Snowy Rock - Large
Desert Rock - Formation, Medium Desert Rock (DD), Medium Savannah Rock (DD)
Termite Mound (ES), Small Desert Rock (ES), Large Desert Rock (NA)

Other specifically liked items:
Snowy Rock - Formation, Tank Filter (MM)

Exhibit Construction:

Number of animals allowed per exhibit: 1-3 with 30 squares for each adult.

Exhibit size (for 2 adults): 60 grid squares

Terrain (for exhibit with 60 grid squares):
42 Sand, 12 Savannah Grass, 6 Dirt

Foliage (for exhibit with 60 grid squares):
2 grid squares should contain foliage.
Foliage that would give the most happiness: Palm Tree
Since this is a small plant, greatest happiness will occur
if each of the 2 grid squares contains 4 of this plant.

Rocks (for exhibit with 60 grid squares):
1 Medium Desert Rock (DD), which is its most liked rock,
and 3 Small Snowy Rock - Small.