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Aldabra Tortoise

Posted on March 18, 2015
aldabra tortoise

Aldabra Tortoise (Geochelone gigantea)

  • Native to the Aldabra Atoll islands in the Indian Ocean
  • The second largest tortoise in the world
  • Male tortoise averages 550 lb (250 kg) and is 4 feet (120 cm) in length
  • Female tortoise averages 330 lb (150 kg) and 3 feet (90 cm) in length
  • Eat grasses, leaves, and vegetables
  • Has an average lifespan of 80 years, but some have lived 200 years
  • Conservation Status (IUCN): Vulnerable

 

 

 

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