Leopard Tortoise
Scientific Name
Stigmochelys pardalis
Range
Southeast Africa
Habitats
Grasslands and savannahs
What do they eat?
Herbivorous; plants like grasses and succulents
Status
Least concern
Conservation Threats
Consumption and pet trade
Fun Facts
- Eat hyena poop for calcium to keep their shell strong
- Hyenas often digest the bones of their prey when they hunt
- Their shell is attached to their spine so they can feel when their shell is touched