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Definition of radiated tortoise

radiated tortoise

Plural:radiated tortoises
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A critically endangered land-dwelling turtle (Astrochelys radiata) native to the dry spiny forests of southern Madagascar, distinguished by its high-domed, dark carapace marked with striking yellow lines that radiate outward from the center of each plate.

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"Conservationists are working aggressively to protect the radiated tortoise from habitat destruction and rampant poaching for the illegal exotic pet trade."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Radiated tortoise. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/radiated-tortoise
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