Leopard Tortoise |
Geochelone pardalis |
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Photographed in the savanna habitat west of Lake Bogoria, Rift Valley, Eldoret, Kenya. 8 October 2010. |
A colorful, common tortoise of savanna habitats across Africa. They are principally herbivores taking grasses, succulent herbs and fallen fruit as food. Testudinidae -- Land Turtle FamilyMore Information: |
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