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Male tortoises try to flip each other over onto their backs when competing for mates. Quick Facts Latin name: Geochelone elegans Length: Up to 11 in Habitat: Forest, grassland and desert Diet: Grass, weeds, fruits and flowers Risk Status: Species at Risk (IUCN—Vulnerable) Range: Southern India and Sri Lanka