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Leopard Tortoises
Geochelone (Stigmochelys) pardalis

Kruger National Park, South Africa, photo by Mister-E (cc)
| Leopard Tortoise quick facts |
- subspecies Geochelone pardalis pardalis (larger) and Geochelone pardalis babcocki (smaller)
- from Africa
- natural habitats include hot dry scrublands, semi-arid savannahs, and grasslands
- the 4th largest tortoise in the world
- generally up to 16"-18" and up to 40 pounds, but a few may grow up to 24" and 80 lbs
- a gentle, shy tortoise (needs hides), but will warm up to his caretaker over time
- requires a serious committement, may live 50-80 years and needs extensive indoor and outdoor accommodations to graze and exercise
- ideal tortoise if you live in a warm and dry climate like Arizona or California, and have a big yard
- herbivorous (feeds on plants)
- does not hibernate
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Sulcata and Leopard Tortoises
- by E. J. Pirog
- TFH Publications, 2008
- colorful inexpensive book, covers all aspects of care
- great for new Leopard owners
- ISBN-10: 0793828988
- ISBN-13: 978-0793828982
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Leopard Tortoise: The Natural History, Captive Care, and Breeding of 'Stigmochelys pardalis'
- Turtles of the World, Testudinidae, Number 4
- by Richard Fife, Jerry D Fife
- TTPG/Serpent's Tale NHBD, 2006
- ISBN-10: 0963813064
- ISBN-13: 978-0963813060
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Leopard and African Spurred Tortoise: 'Stigmochelys pardalis and Centrochelys sulcata'
- Chelonian Library, Volume 1
- by Holger Vetter
- Edition Chimaira, Dec 2005
- ISBN-10: 389973601X
- ISBN-13: 978-3899736014
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