Northern leopard tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis babcocki / Northern leopard tortoise)
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Leopard tortoises (Stigmochelys pardalis babcocki) are among the most beautiful tortoises due to their distinctive shell pattern and considerable size. They have a yellow base color and a brown dotted pattern on each label. They come from South West Africa and can live up to 100 years in human care. They are among the largest land turtles ever - they grow up to 60 cm long, but there are records of individuals up to 80 cm long.
Basic Information
Order
tortoise
Body Length
35 - 60 cm
Weight
15 kg
Lifespans
50 years in the wild nature, 100 years in captivity
Incubation Period
12 months
Number of Offsprings
5 - 30
Predator
Fox, coyote and mongoose eats 85 % of tortoise eggs and youngs
Hot, dry savannas with sparse vegetation and prefer semi-arid to grassy areas
Leaves, seeds, grains, nuts, flowers
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