Reptile Atlas of Africa

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ReptileMAP:   9195
Province:   North West
Country:   South Africa
Locus:   2523AC
Observer:   Power J; North West Provincial Government
Date of record:   2012-10-30
Number of photos:   1
Notes:   Tortoise was removed and placed across road unharmed - was not hurt by trip wire - pic is more to show their potential threats
Last updated:   2020-12-03 13:24:52
Sp. code:   5540
Species name:   Stigmochelys pardalis
Common name:   Leopard Tortoise
Family:   Testudinidae
Record status:   ACCEPTED
Collector's species id:   Leopard tortoise
Institution:   ADU-UCT
Record URL:   https://vmus.adu.org.za/?vm=ReptileMAP-9195
Links:   • Locus: Summary | Records       • Species: Records | Distribution map
VM-number: 9195 - photo: 1

Comments by the Expert Panel on this record:

Comment number:   1
By:   Megan Loftie-Eaton
Comment:  
Date:   2013-11-25 09:44:50
Species name:   Stigmochelys pardalis -- Leopard Tortoise
Species code:   5540

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