| Common Name | Leopard Tortoise |
| Scientific Name | Stigmochelys pardalis |
| Shell Pattern | Yellow or tan base with black/brown blotches (leopard-like spots) |
| Shell Type | High-domed, hard carapace |
| Average Adult Length | 30 to 45 cm (can grow up to 70 cm in rare cases) |
| Average Adult Weight | 13 to 18 kg (some up to 40 kg in the wild) |
| Lifespan | 50 to 100 years (with proper care) |
| Head Shape | Small, triangular, with a blunt snout |
| Skin Color | Yellowish to brown with darker markings |
| Limbs | Stout, columnar legs with clawed toes |
| Sexual Dimorphism | Males usually have longer tails; females are larger overall |
| Native Range | Eastern and Southern Africa |
| Habitat | Dry savannas, grasslands, and scrublands |
| Diet | Herbivorous – grasses, succulents, fruits, and leafy greens |
| Behavior | Generally solitary and non-aggressive |
