Leopard Tortoise

The Leopard Tortoise is one of the largest tortoises native to Africa, known for its striking, leopard-like spots on its shell. It inhabits savannas and arid regions, where it feeds on grasses, fruits, and leaves. This tortoise is well-adapted to dry environments, storing water in its body and seeking shelter in burrows to escape extreme temperatures.

The Leopard Tortoise is one of the largest tortoises native to Africa, known for its striking, leopard-like spots on its shell. It inhabits savannas and arid regions, where it feeds on grasses, fruits, and leaves. This tortoise is well-adapted to dry environments, storing water in its body and seeking shelter in burrows to escape extreme temperatures.

Scientific Name:

Stigmochelys pardalis

Family:

Testudinidae

Conservation Status :

Least Concern

Diet:

Herbivorous

Habitat:

Savanna

Kingdom:

Animalia

Mass:

4–8 kg

Order:

Testudines

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