The African Spurred Tortoise (Geochelone sulcata) is the largest of the African mainland tortoises. Only the Galapagos tortoises are larger. These tortoises inhabits the southern edge of the Sahara desert in northern Africa. Geochelone sulcata have broad, oval, flattened carapaces that are brown to yellow in color. They have growth rings on the scutes that are strongly marked with age. The tortoises are important to deserts because their burrows provide shelter for other animals. They can grow to be over 3 feet long and weigh well over 100 pounds.

The magnet measures 2.5” x 3.5” (6.35 x 8.89cm) with a metal shell, mylar/UV protecting cover and flat magnetic back. The artwork is a reproduction of an original line art drawing by wildlife illustrator Roger Hall.