Complete shell of a very beautiful Indian star tortoise (Geochelone elegans), see also own photo of the underside, size 16.5 cm. The species is still consumed in the country, but now more so threatened by the loss of natural habitat (conversion of large areas through agriculture, industry, commerce) and international trade. Stricter protective measures are needed and not just enforced on paper. The object is a gift from I.L. (Bad Zwischenahn). [hint: this is an automatic translation from German]   |   Category: artefact   |   Material: Schildpatt Präparate   |   Country of origin: Andhra Pradesh, India | Similar pieces