Sulcata tortoises, also known as African spurred tortoises, can go weeks without food or water! This adaptation is beneficial to living in the deserts of Central Africa. As herbivores, they feed on grasses, cacti, hay, and when they do find a water source, they can drink up to 15% of their body weight in one sitting. Here at the Zoo, lettuce is a large part of their diet. Clipping it in different areas and at different heights around their home encourages movement and use of their body, such as