Leopard Tortoise, Geochelone pardalis

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The Leopard Tortoise is the commonest of the species found in Southern Africa.

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Size: 5300px × 3544px
Location: Hwange National Park Zimbabwe.
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves; Agfa Awards Winner / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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