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Tortue Geochelone Pardalis

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Tortue Geochelone Pardalis . Natural history:this is the most widely distributed tortoise in southern africa. Leopard tortoise (geochelone pardalis) geochelone pardalis. Geochelone pardalis, tortue leopard, Testudo hermanni from www.batraciens-reptiles.com The patient was housed in a suburban garden and had access to a variety of garden plants as well as cut fruit, vegetables and small amount of soaked dog kibbles. Found throughout the savannas of africa, from sudan to the southern cape. Large examples may be 60 cm (over 2 feet) long and weigh over 35 kg (about 80 lbs.).