Kleinmann's tortoise (Testudo kleinmanni), also called commonly the Egyptian tortoise, Leith's tortoise, and the Negev tortoise, [The Negev subpopulat

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Kleinmann's tortoise (Testudo kleinmanni), also called commonly the Egyptian tortoise, Leith's tortoise, and the Negev tortoise, [The Negev subpopulation had been separated as a distinct species, "Negev tortoise" (Testudo werneri)] This tortoise is a critically endangered species of neck-hiding tortoise in the family Testudinidae. The species is native to Egypt, Libya, and Israel. The species was once more widespread, but its numbers are now dwindling. The species is nearly extinct in Egypt, and complete extinction in the wild is a looming threat unless more actions are taken to protect this species.

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Size: 5184px × 3456px
Location: Israel
Photo credit: © Eyal Bartov / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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