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Cylindraspis triserrata, commonly known as the Mauritius Domed Tortoise, was a large, slow-moving tortoise species that once roamed the islands of Mauritius. It became extinct due to human activities and invasive species during the 18th century. Scientific Classification Common Names Identification Description Cylindraspis triserrata had a high-domed shell and a relatively large body, reaching up…
Cylindraspis peltastes was a giant tortoise species endemic to Mauritius and its surrounding islands. Once abundant, this species played a vital role in its ecosystem before its extinction due to human activities and the introduction of invasive species. Scientific Classification Common Names Identification Description Cylindraspis peltastes had a relatively smaller size compared to other giant…
Cylindraspis inepta was a large, extinct species of tortoise that once inhabited the islands of Mauritius. Known for its slow movements and distinctive shell, this species played an essential role in its ecosystem before its extinction due to human activity and introduced species. Scientific Classification Common Names Identification Description Cylindraspis inepta had a large, dome-shaped…
Cylindraspis indica was a large, now-extinct species of tortoise that once inhabited the Mascarene Islands, particularly Réunion. Known for its distinctive shell shape and massive size, this tortoise species disappeared due to overexploitation and habitat destruction during the 18th century. Scientific Classification Common Names Identification Native Origin and Distribution Preferred Habitat Cylindraspis indica primarily inhabited…
Chelonoidis abingdonii, commonly known as the Pinta Island tortoise, was a species of giant tortoise native to Pinta Island in the Galápagos. It gained worldwide attention when the last known individual, “Lonesome George,” became a symbol of conservation efforts. Scientific Classification Common Names Identification Description The Pinta Island tortoise had a high-domed shell with a…
Cylindraspis vosmaeri was a species of giant tortoise endemic to Rodrigues Island in the Indian Ocean. Known for its large size and slow-moving nature, it became extinct in the late 18th century due to human exploitation and introduced predators. Scientific Classification Common Names Identification Description Cylindraspis vosmaeri had a large, domed shell with a length…
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