28/04/2022 by Anne MEETING A LEOPARD /MOUNTAIN TORTOISE … … along the road. It was happy for me to take a closer look: AdvertisementShare this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading... Related
I was pleased to see this one undamaged – so often there are cracks, chips or even pieces missing. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
You can certainly see where it gets its name. A rugged looking tortoise. I am surprised it let you take its photo with its head out. LikeLike Reply
He was crossing the road at the time and I was waiting for him to reach the edge safely. LikeLiked by 1 person Reply
Ou skillie, wens ek kan hier een raakloop, Anne. Ons see is wel vol seeskilpaaie, hul beskermde gebied begin net hier agter ons. LikeLike Reply
Great markings, well photographed. Thanks for sharing The Fab Four of Cley 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 LikeLike Reply
I think you are more likely to get the angulate tortoise in your area. You might have featured one on your blog before. LikeLike Reply
… along the road. It was happy for me to take a closer look:
… along the road. It was happy for me to take a closer look:
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How very cool!
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We come across these fairly often along the quieter roads here.
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He/she has such a beautiful shell pattern!
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You can see the leopard connection 🙂
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I love its skirt!
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I was pleased to see this one undamaged – so often there are cracks, chips or even pieces missing.
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Gorgeous markings!
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I love seeing these tortoises around!
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It would be quite a thrill to see one!
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You can certainly see where it gets its name. A rugged looking tortoise. I am surprised it let you take its photo with its head out.
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It was walking across the road at the time. I waited quietly for it to continue.
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That is the sort of sitter that you want.
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I can seldom resist stopping to photograph these lovely creatures.
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Its shell is beautifully patterned. Nice to be able see it up close.
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I think they are very photogenic.
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He was very trusting of you, Anne – didn’t even hide in his shell!
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He was crossing the road at the time and I was waiting for him to reach the edge safely.
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Ou skillie, wens ek kan hier een raakloop, Anne. Ons see is wel vol seeskilpaaie, hul beskermde gebied begin net hier agter ons.
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Dit is interessant om te weet 🙂
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A nice juxtaposition of patterns with stones
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That is serendipitous 🙂
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Never mind – take it 🙂
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Such lovely markings!
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I think so too 🙂
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Reblogged this on Wolf's Birding and Bonsai Blog.
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Thank you.
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Great markings, well photographed.
Thanks for sharing
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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I am glad you liked seeing this tortoise.
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The markings are so different from what I know! Really lovely!
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I think you are more likely to get the angulate tortoise in your area. You might have featured one on your blog before.
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Yes, we do. I see them a lot in my garden too.
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