Leopard Tortoise
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LEOPARD TORTOISE
Stigmochelys pardalis
- Native to: The Leopard Tortoise is native to eastern and southern Africa and get their name from the pattern on their shell. They live scrubland, savannah and semi-arid, thorny grasslands.
- Diet: Leopard Tortoises are herbivores and their diet consists of mixed grasses, weeds and greens.
- Lifespan: Up to 100 years in captivity.
- IUCN Status: Least Concern.
- Fun Facts: In their native habitat, they are sometimes eaten or used to make medicine.