The Radiated tortoises in Madagascar are critically endangered due to habitat loss, being poached for food.

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The Radiated tortoises in Madagascar are critically endangered due to habitat loss, being poached for food. The oldest recorded Tortoise lived to 188 years.

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That is one absolutely beautiful creature - look at that shell! I would imagine that as well as being poached for food, their shells must also be coveted? Such a terrible shame and a really gorgeous being <3

I know right? greed makes people do a lot of bad things ... :'(

<3

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