Least Concern #16 Leopard Tortoise (Endangered species) 2021

The Leopard Tortoise is a species of tortoise native to Africa and is listed as least concern on the endangered species list. 

Reasons for least concern status - Human activities, poaching, hunting, habitat loss, pet trade.

Conservation efforts - They live in zoos around the world. 

Leopard Tortoise Facts - 

Science Name: Stigmochelys pardalis

Size: 40 - 70 cm

Weight: 18 - 54 kg 

Native Locations: Africa

Lifespan: 50 - 100 years 

Conservation status: Least Concern (LC)

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