All you need to know about these land tortoises
How long does the Indian star tortoise live?
The Indian star tortoise has a lifespan of 35 to 80 years in the wild.
When is the Indian star tortoise most active?
The Indian star tortoise is most active at dawn and dusk.
What is the biggest threat to the Indian star tortoise?
Poaching for illegal pet trade is the biggest threat to the Indian star tortoise.
About the contributors
Nisarg Prakash
is a wildlife biologist working with Roundglass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better
Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
View Profile
Related Content
A Hidden Life: The Impressed Tortoise in Central Arunachal Pradesh
When a rare, land-dwelling tortoise materialises out of nowhere in a small area of the Northeast, there is cause for celebration and conservation
The Conservation Paradox: Missing the Meadows for the Green Turtles
Seagrass ecosystems support marine organisms which use the meadows as foraging and breeding habitats. Green sea turtles have depleted some of these habitats, creating a conservation dilemma
Sea Turtles: Ancient Mariners of the Indian Ocean
These magnificent air-breathing reptiles have lived on earth for millions of years. Four of the seven known species of sea turtles nest in significant numbers on the Indian coastline and its outlying islands
Northern River Terrapin: Habitat, Conservation, Lifespan
All you need to know about this four-toed terrapin
Turtles and Tortoises: What’s the Difference?
They may belong to the same order, but there's a lot that sets them apart. Here's a quick guide
Cantor's Giant Softshell Turtle: Habitat, Breeding, Conservation Efforts
All you need to know about the frog-faced softshell freshwater turtle