07/04/2023
This tiny baby is a critically endangered northern spider tortoise. You might think its name refers to its small size, but this species is actually named for the web-like pattern of yellow lines on its dark brown shell. Female spider tortoises only lay one egg per clutch, and eggs incubate for up to 250 days before hatching, which means populations cannot recover quickly from a decrease in numbers. Photo taken at the Indianapolis Zoo.
