These, on the other hand, were not your typical tortoises.
Immediately upon sighting the tortoises, Randrianjafizanaka recognised that she was dealing with an unusual situation. These tortoises, which were known as radiated tortoises, were extremely rare creatures. The radiated tortoises are quite difficult to find in the wild, which is why you will only come across them in captivity. Because of their aversion to human interaction, only a few of these species have been observed in Madagascar.
They have distinctive markings on their shells, but it is not the only thing that distinguishes them. The radiated tortoises were chosen by the smugglers because they are well-known for being obedient animals.