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Leopard Tortoise

Stigmochelys pardalis

Photo by KateBraun
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Field Notes

Description:

The most common species of tortoise in Mlawula Nature Reserve. The female was a large specimen, about 30 cm in length.

Habitat:

Savanna/woodland.

Reference Links:

Swaziland's Reptiles Database

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Tiz
You even managed to make it look cute! That is a bit tricky! Had to panic-brake today when one of his sisters walked on the road!

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PublishedMarch 6, 2014

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