Meet the Red-Footed Tortoise—the slow-moving, snack-loving superstar of the South American forests. With its smooth, dark shell decorated in warm amber tones and those unmistakable bright red (or sometimes orange!) scales on its legs, this tortoise looks like it’s always dressed for a tropical vacation. 

Red-footed tortoises are chill by nature. They spend their days strolling through forests, munching on fruits, leaves, and the occasional mushroom like they’re on an endless buffet adventure. Give them a papaya or a juicy berry and watch their little eyes light up. Food is definitely their love language.

But don’t let their relaxed vibe fool you—they’re surprisingly social for tortoises. They’ll often gather in groups, especially when there’s food involved. And when it comes to communication, they’ve got a whole repertoire of head bobs and body wiggles that basically say, “Hey, I’m fabulous,” or “Excuse me, that strawberry is mine.”

Walk slowly like a Tortoise over to the Amazon Gallery to find these slow-moving creatures.