The Leopard Tortoise is the fourth largest tortoise in the world and can grow to 28" in length.
It is also among the most brightly marked.
Tortoises have a protective shell around their body and can live for 50-150 years. The vertebrae are fused to the shell, which is equivalent to the ribcage in other vertebrates.
They are native to sub-Saharan Africa found in the semi-arid grassland.
The Leopard Tortoise is the fourth largest tortoise in the world and can grow to 28" in length.