Leopard Tortoise by Ken _Gilliland
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
Here's my Leopard Tortoise (along with a Common Wall Lizard).
The Leopard Tortoise is widely distributed across the arid and savanna regions of eastern and southern Africa, extending from South Sudan and Somalia, across East Africa to South Africa and Namibia. The leopard tortoise is the fourth largest species of tortoise in the world, with typical adults reaching 16 inches (40 cm) and weighing 29 pounds (13 kg). Adults tend to be larger in the northern and southern ends of their range, where typical specimens weigh up to 44 pounds (20 kg) and an exceptionally large tortoise may reach 28 inches (70 cm) and weigh 88 pounds (40 kg).
It is a widespread species and remains common throughout most of its range. Human activities, including agricultural burning, consumption, and especially commercial exploitation in the pet trade, are potential threats but have not yet caused significant population declines.
Rendered in Iray without postwork. Models included (all mine) are Nature's Wonders Turtles, Turtles of the World v1, Lizards, Lizards of the World v3, Sagebrush Habitat and Habitat Extender.

Comments (8)
Great job, Ken! Where/When will the tortoises be available??
amazing job!
He/They both look awesome I love his shell a wonderful image my friend :)
Magnificent!
When Does a Leopard Tortoise Change It's Spots? When Ever It Moves. Sorry I Could Not Help It! Great Photo! 🐺
Wonderful creation
Great looking habitat and very natural looking scene - nicely done!!!
Superb looking tortoise. Excellent work.