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Indian Star Tortoise: Facts, Diet, Threats

All you need to know about these land tortoises
Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   March 18, 2026
Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   March 18, 2026
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All you need to know about these land tortoises
Infographic on the Indian star tortoise, a medium-sized land tortoises only found on the Indian subcontinent

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. 

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