Title:

Testudinidae: Stigmochelys pardalis Bell, 1928 - Leopard Tortoise

Author(s):
Publication Year:
2012
Abstract:

During an analysis of Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) faeces to determine prey species included in the diet from north-eastern Namibia (Bwabwata National Park, BNP), the remains of an adult Leopard Tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis) were discovered. Remains of parts of the telltale scutes were observed within one faecal sample - i.e. not incidentally recovered whilst collecting the faecal samples in the field - collected during 2011.

Series Title:
African Herp News
Series Number:
57
Pages:
10-11
Type:
Newsletter
Item Type:
Report
Language:
en
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