Geochelone denticulata-  yellow footed tortoise        Origin: South America

Some members of this species (Amazon River subspecies) can grow to be over 100 pounds.   Most are around 12 inches in length and around 10-20 pounds.  In general, this species is not as personable as the red footed tortoise (G. carbonaria) and is also more difficult to breed in captivity.  Males can be differentiated from females by a notable plastral concavity as well as shorter tails.

Links to further information on G. denticulata:

Care sheet: http://www.chelonia.org/Articles/Gdenticulatacare.htm

Recent information and pictures at the most complete chelonian site on the web: World Chelonian Trust- www.chelonia.org