The Indian star tortoise is a threatened species of tortoise found in dry areas and scrub forest in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. This species is quite popular in the exotic pet trade, which is the main reason it is endangered. We videoed this juvenile Indian Star Tortoise today while having his daily feed. They may be little, but no leaf is too big for them! You can watch them devour their yummy array of greens at the Reptile Nursery located in the Eco Garden here at Willowbank. | Willowbank W

Indian Star Tortoise

Indian Star Tortoise

The Indian star tortoise is among the Indian species most threatened by wildlife trade. Endemic to the Indian subcontinent, it suffers due to the demand from pet markets in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and China. The species also gets traded in India, and is kept as a pet in many homes. One of the most confiscated species of tortoises in the global illegal market, with reports of thousands being removed from the wild every year, it is in urgent need of protection. While the law enforcement auth