The African spurred tortoise moves very slowly. But forgive him because it’s not easy to carry 100 to 200 pounds when your life span is 50 to 150 years. They originate in the Sahara Desert, hid in burrows to escape the heat, and are the third largest tortoise in the world. This fellow lives at Safari West which brings the adventures of Africa to Santa Rosa, California. And what a wonderful adventure it is!