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Travel , science , Stamps and Stories , nama padlooper , longevity , vacation , tortoise species , Uncategorized , tortoises , Namibian , Alfred Schleicher , stamps and stories

The Nama Padloper - Uniquely Namibian

By Bernd Grahl
April 17, 2012

Tortoises have always held a special fascination and attraction for us. With their timeless appearance and ponderous way of life on top of it they epitomise 'prudence' and 'longevity' like no other creature. But despite these characteristics and their appeal tortoises have been, and still are, on the menu in numerous cultures around the world. In many cases this has resulted in a drastic decrease of various tortoise populations.

 

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