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Leopard_Tortoise This was taken in Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa in September 2016. Addo Elephant NP,Geotagged,Leopard Tortoise,Leopard tortoise,South Africa,South Africa-2016,Stigmochelys pardalis,spring Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Leopard_Tortoise

This was taken in Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa in September 2016.

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The Leopard tortoise

The Leopard tortoise is a large and attractively marked tortoise found in the savannas of Eastern and Southern Africa, from Sudan to the southern Cape. It is the only member of the genus "Stigmochelys", but in the past it was commonly placed in "Geochelone" instead.

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Similar species: Turtles And Tortoises
Species identified by stephen whittaker
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By stephen whittaker

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Uploaded Jun 15, 2017. Captured Sep 14, 2016 15:21 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.
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  • NIKON D7200
  • f/9.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO100
  • 240mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.