African Sulcata Tortoise at the Little River Zoo in Oklahoma

I believe the zoo keeper is first referring to a "Red Eared Slider" turtle but am not sure which one that is. The one she lifted out of the water is a "Map" turtle - apparently named after the unusual coloring on its head. The main feature in this video was the ten year old Sulcata tortoise from Africa. The tortoise seemed very active - probably pretty happy that it was 97 degrees (36 Celsius)since it's a coldblooded creature that's mostly in the shade all day!

Here's my personal web page on wildlife:

http://www.rogerwendell.com/animals.html

07-18-2008

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• animals
• sulcata
• tortoise
• little
• river
• zoo
• norman
• oklahoma

[bluemystic7501]

It had major pyramiding when it was young. Now the growth looks great actually.

[KTB42MVT]

That tortoise is jacked!! major pyramiding!!