Leopard Tortoise Stigmochelys (Geochelone) pardalis. Biting into a piece of limestone. Growing tortoises require much calcium.

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Leopard Tortoise Stigmochelys (Geochelone) pardalis. Biting into a piece of limestone. Young growing tortoises require much calcium in order to have strong well formed bones and evenly well shaped shells. Captive bred.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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