Leopard Tortoise


Posted by Jakejacoby on Sat Nov 13, 2021 11:35 am

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Canon 200-400 f/4.0L + 1.4x
ISO 2000; f/5.6; 1/8000

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by david fletcher on Sat Nov 13, 2021 12:46 pm
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Can see how it got its name Jake. Super sighting!
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by Carol Clarke on Sat Nov 13, 2021 2:50 pm
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I remember seeing one of these in Botswana, very striking shell pattern which you show very well here, Jake.

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by Cynthia Crawford on Sat Nov 13, 2021 7:31 pm
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what a beautiful shell-I wonder how old it is and how big...
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by Peter Ireland on Sun Nov 14, 2021 10:28 am
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I think I have a Giant leopard tortoise in my archive,I will have to dig it out. Thanks for sharing this lovely shot and for jogging my memory:)
 

by ADKShooter on Mon Nov 15, 2021 9:30 am
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A really attractive tortoise. Terrific detail, in strong light ,which shows its shell off very nicely.
 

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