Species : Leopard (Geochelone pardalis )
Description: The leopard tortoise is the fourth largest species of tortoise in the world,It is a large and attractively marked tortoise. The caraspace is high and domed, and pyramid shaped scutes are not uncommon. The skin and background color is cream to yellow, and the carapace is marked with black blotches, spots or even dashes or stripes.
Distribution: Eastern & Southern African including southern Sudan, Ethiopia, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, Angola; from sea level to 2000 m elevation; absent from the Congo Basin, Cape of Good Hope (Cape Province, Republic of South Africa)
Adult Size: 1' 6" - 2' carapax length ; 40 - 70 lbs. ;largest in record is 2'2" and 95 lbs.
Hatchling Size: 2" - 3" carapax length
Lifespan : 40-50 years
Natural Habitats: Terrestrial; Arid grasslands
Activitiy Period: Daytime (diurnal);12 - 14 hours each day with direct natural sunlight or UV lamp (e.g. ReptiSun 5.0, UV Heat Bulb)
Humidity: Low
Natural Diet: Herbivorous (plant-eating);grass, succulents, vegetables, fruits.
Occasioanl Food: Grass, Dark Leafy Greens (e.g. dandelions, mustards, collards, turnips, kales),
Never Feed On: Very Juicy Fruits, Tomatos, Bananas, Cabbages, Cucumbers, Bok Choy, Iceberg Lettuces, Rhubarbs, Broccoli, etc
Eggs: 5-18 eggs
Mating Ages: 12-15 years
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