Leopard Tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis). Front of the animal, showing heavily scaled forelimbs withdrawn, filling the space between the upper shell,
Leopard Tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis). Front of the animal, showing heavily scaled forelimbs withdrawn, filling the space between the upper shell, or carapace, and the lower shell or plastron. A protective, defensive measure when needed against possible predators.
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