is this one a leopard tortoise ?

[ahmed helmy]

 

[Yvonne G]

I don't think so. May we know where it comes from?
@Will @tortadise @Markw84 ????

 

[Markw84]

Definitely not a leopard tortoise. Looks like a young Kinixys At that young age, not sure of the species. My guess would be K natalensis Location of the animal if known would be a help.

@Will would know Kinixys better than I do.

 

[ahmed helmy]

south africa

 

[Cheryl Hills]

Don’t know what species but it sure is beautiful!

 

[Kapidolo Farms]

Kinixys for sure. The choices are few when trying to sort out a species, at least at the genus level of organization. Stigmochelys (lepoards), Chersine (angulate), Psammobates (tents), Homopus (wide range of dwarfs), and Kinixys. Which Kinixys I don't know, we need a crisp image of the face and toes on the feet.

And @ahmed helmy buddy, where/how are all these interesting species landing with you? I enjoy seeing these pictures, please don't stop.

 

[Markw84]

south africa

That would make me more confident of Kinixys natalensis The Natal Hinge-back. It is native to the northeastern part of South Africa, Swaziland, and southern Mozambique

 

[tortadise]

Have to see the beak to confirm if natalensis. They are the only Kinixys with a tricuspid beak.