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Classification
Reptile
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Diet
Herbivore
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Lifespan
50–100 years
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Weight
10–50 kg
Population Trend
➡️Stable
Description
The fourth-largest tortoise species in the world, named for the spotted pattern on its shell.
Habitat
🌿 savanna🌿 grassland🌿 scrubland
Extended Data
Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Reptilia
Order
Testudines
Family
Testudinidae
Genus
Stigmochelys
Fun Facts
1
Leopard tortoises can live over 100 years in captivity.
2
They are surprisingly fast for tortoises and can sustain speeds that outpace a human walking.
3
Their shells provide buoyancy — they are excellent swimmers despite being tortoises.
4
They are the only tortoise species that can raise its head to graze on taller vegetation.
5
Baby leopard tortoises have a more intricate pattern than adults.