Wumpian Tortoise

The Wumpian Redbacked Tortoise (or Zenz tortoise) is a vulnerable species of neck-hiding tortoise in the family Testudinidae. The species is endemic to the Wumpa Archipelago, and are named after their distinctive red and green shells which help them reflect sunlight and survive in more dry conditions. Colored shells are a rarity among tortoises, and this distinction makes the Wumpian tortoise one of the more unique species. It is possible that the genetic trait has survived due to a lack of natural predators.

Wumpian Tortoises are found across all three Wumpian islands, with habitats stretching from the lowest coastal beaches to the highest arid cliffs. While the tortoises are most at home while at low altitude, they have become a religious and cultural symbol of the local Wumpian Natives, who have helped breed them in a diverse range of conditions. The small populations that survive in the cliffs of Wumpa Island and Cortex Isle, are believed to be the descendants of tortoises brought there by the Lemurians, who used them as decorative pets to travel across their land bridges. This relationship has led to a light domestication of the tortoise, and they are shown to be rather comfortable around humans. Wumpa Tortoises are unique in their ability to survive environmental conditions that would prove hostile to most other tortoise species.

Like most tortoises, Wumpian tortoise have a long lifespan, with an average of 171 years.

Behavior
The tortoises are notably anxious and shy, and enjoy sunbathing when given the chance.