She is a young Red Footed Tortoise from South America that has been kept as a family pet. When her family had to return to the USA, they worked hard to find her a good forever home. Collaborating with the Fisheries Administration, we agreed to house her at AWA to make sure she receives the care she needs to live a happy life. She loves to eat strawberries as a treat, with her usual diet consisting of various leaves and mushrooms. We will keep you updated on her progress. Please be a responsible pet keeper and do not release invasive species to Cambodia.
The Red Footed Tortoise is from the forests of South America. Non-native to Cambodia this species cannot be released here as this can cause terrible damage to the fragile forest ecosystem. This is a large species of tortoise measuring up to 30cm and weigh as much as 9kg.
