Zoology of the ZooPl. LXIII
Aldabra giant tortoise
Aldabrachelys gigantea
Reptilia · Testudines · Testudinidae
Fig. 1. Aldabra giant tortoise
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | Shell about 1.2 m |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 150-250 kg |
| Food | Grasses and plants |
| Lifespan | More than 100 years |
| Society | Herds |
| Habitat | grassland |
| Range | Africa |
| Wild or tame | Wild |
From the Aldabra atoll in the Seychelles; one of the largest tortoises alive.
Observe: Watch it stretch its neck for a scratch.