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Spur-thighed Tortoise - 1.5 rupee

This issue anchors the wildlife portion of the 1964 series with a detailed study of a terrestrial reptile: the Spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca), a species highly adapted to surviving the harsh, semi-arid environments of the region. The detailed engraving outlines the high-domed geometric plates of its protective carapace as it moves along a sandy terrain.