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Image of Yellow-footed Tortoise
Unresolved name

Yellow Footed Tortoise

Geochelone denticulata

Lifespan, longevity, and ageing

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"Maximum longevity: 35.2 years (captivity) Observations: There is an anecdotal story, which might be true, of a wild-born specimen called "Big Mo" that arrived in 1972 in Pittsburgh Zoo and died in 2008. Based on his size, it was estimated to be over 70 years of age when he died."
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