Red-footed tortoise Chelonoidis carbonarius
Animals in our sanctuary
Cutie
Cutie en Umair werden op 12/02/2016 binnengebracht door het Natuurhulpcentrum Opglabeek. Ze brachten ook deze dieren mee tijdens een grote inbeslagname uit een failliet gegaan Frans dierenpark.
Where does he feel most at home?
The Red-footed tortoise likes to live in tropical areas. In the humid steppes and grasslands not far from a stream, because the tortoise needs moisture.
What's his favourite food?
He likes plants or fruits, but will eat bait as well.
Fun fact
During mating, the male can make chicken-like pecking sounds.