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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Reptilia |
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| Order | : | Testudines |
| Family | : | Testudinidae |
| Genus | : | Geochelone |
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| Scientific Name | : | Geochelone Pardalis |
| Type | : | Reptile |
| Diet | : | Herbivore |
| Size (L) | : | 40cm - 70cm (16in - 28in) |
| Weight | : | 18kg - 54kg (40lbs - 120lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 0.5km/h (0.3mph) |
| Life Span | : | 50 - 100 years |
| Lifestyle | : | Solitary |
| Conservation Status | : | Threatened |
| Colour | : | Black, Brown, Tan, Yellow, Grey |
| Skin Type | : | Scales |
| Favourite Food | : | Grasses |
| Habitat | : | Grassland and savannah |
| Average Clutch Size | : | 12 |
| Main Prey | : | Grasses, Weeds, Flowers |
| Predators | : | Cats, Dogs, Humans |
| Distinctive Features | : | Large body size and protective, patterned shell |