Yadanabon Zoological Gardens
Wildlife • Conservation • Education
Open Daily • 8 am to 5 pm
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30 minuites
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It is omnivorous and feeds on fruits, invertebrates, small vertebrates, and insects. The egg incubation period lasts about 3–4 months, and it lays 10–25 eggs at a time. In the wild, it can live for about 30–40 years, while in captivity it may live up to around 50 years.It plays an important role in the ecosystem as both a seed disperser and a consumer of small plants. However, its population is declining due to illegal wildlife trade, habitat destruction, hunting for food, and capture for traditional medicine preparation.
It is found in the central dry zone of Myanmar, especially in Mandalay, Magway, and Sagaing Regions. It lives in dry forests, shrub forests, and dense thorny grasslands in central Myanmar. Its shell is dark brown or black with star-shaped patterns, which is why it is called the “star tortoise.”
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