60-80 years old

wildfires, humans, loss of habitat

An asp is a snake Alligator

Antsingy leaf chameleon

Amazon tree boa

African spurred tortoise

African tent tortoise

Aldabra giant tortoise

Angulated tortoise

The turtle is one of the creatures earth that has the longest lifespan. In the wild, the African spurred tortoise, or spur thigh tortoise lives between 50-100 years. They can reach a weight of up to 200 pounds during that time.

Yes, there are a number of tortoise species around the world adapted to deserts and arid lands.