Angulated Tortoise

The Bowsprit tortoise (Chersina angulata), also known as the Angulate tortoise or Rooipens, is a species of tortoise found in dry areas and scrub forest in South Africa. This tortoise in the only known member of the genus Chersina. A small, shy tortoise with a relatively variable shell. They can often be distinguished by their prominent "bowsprits", which are protrusions from their plastrons under their chins. These are used by males to fight for territory or females.

 Angulated Tortoise
 Angulated Tortoise
 Angulated Tortoise
 Angulated Tortoise
 Angulated Tortoise
 Angulated Tortoise

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