The Texas Tortoise is a medium-sized tortoise with a high-domed shell and a distinctive yellow-brown coloration. It is known for its slow movement and long lifespan.
Habitat
Inhabits arid regions and scrublands.
Diet
Herbivorous, feeding on grasses and flowering plants.
How common
Rare
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