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Yellow-footed tortoises (Geochelone denticulata) are found in deep, humid rain forest areas of southern Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Guyana, French Guiana, Brazil and Bolivia. They spend a great deal of time in and around water and in the leaves and undergrowth of moist tropical forests.

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Although not as colorful as the red-footed tortoise, the yellow-footed tortoise is beautiful in its own right. 

Although the yellow-footed tortoise is not as colorful as most red-footed tortoises (Chelonoidis carbonaria), they are still quite beautiful. The yellow-footed tortoise is the largest tortoise on the mainland of South America.

Most specimens grow to only 14 inches long, but some populations see individuals reaching 24 ...