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Leopard Tortoise
About Leopard Tortoise
The Leopard tortoise results from crossbreeding between the Leopard tortoise and the Sulcata tortoise. This shelled animal is unique in that its natural pattern camouflages it. Its lungs allow it to swim and float in water. However, it is sensitive to changes in weather and climate, so it needs special care to stay healthy.
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Common Name
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Leopard Tortoise
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Stigmochelys pardalis
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Species
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Stigmochelys pardalis
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Genus
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Stigmochelys
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SubFamily
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Poeciliinae
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Family
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Testudinidae
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SuperFamily
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Testudinoidea
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SubOrder
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Cryptodira
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Order
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Testudines
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Class
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Reptilia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Leopard Tortoise |
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Color
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Yellow
Brown
Tan
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Pattern
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Tessellated
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Characteristics
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Bony Shell
Rigid Corneal Beaks
Toothless
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Min Height
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16 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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28 Inches or 1 meters |
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Min Weight
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29 lbs |
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Max Weight
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44 lbs |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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medium |
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Tank Size
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20 gallons |
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Day Time Temperature
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90°F to 95°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Leopard Tortoise including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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High |
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Feeding habits
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Herbivores
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Temperament
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Calm
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Quadrupedal
Crawling
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Energy Level
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Lazy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Leopard Tortoise. |
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Lifespan
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100 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Terrestrial |
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Ecosystem
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Forests
Grasslands
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Country
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South Africa
Sudan (the)
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