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Where to see Leopard Tortoise in South Africa
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About the Leopard Tortoise
The leopard tortoise is a large terrestrial tortoise of eastern and southern Africa, recognised by its high-domed shell marked with distinctive yellow and black patterns resembling a leopard's spots. It is primarily herbivorous, feeding on grasses, leaves, flowers and other vegetation, with occasional ingestion of fallen fruit and other plant material. Leopard tortoises are generally solitary and spend much of their time grazing or moving slowly through grassland, savanna and semi-arid habitats. They can live for many decades.
How to identify the Leopard Tortoise
Large tortoise with a high-domed shell covered in distinctive yellow, cream and dark brown radiating patterns. The shell is strongly marked, the head is relatively small and the legs are thick and column-like.
Did you know?
Leopard Tortoises can live for several decades and are capable of surviving long periods without drinking by obtaining much of their moisture from vegetation.
Also known as: Luiperdskilpad, Tortoise
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