The Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea), Aldabra tortoise, or simply giant tortoise, is a species of tortoise in the family Testudinidae and genus Aldabrachelys.

One of the world's largest land tortoises, Aldabra tortoises can reach sizes of up to 550 pounds and ages of up to 150 years old. They are native to Aldabra Island, one of the Seychelles northeast of …

The Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea) is a species of endemic to the Seychelles. It is one of the largest tortoises in the world. Historically, giant tortoises were found on many of the western …

Oct 30, 2024 · One of the largest tortoises on earth, Aldabra tortoises (Aldabrachelys gigantea) are some of the most awe-inspiring animals alive today. Stars of zoos, television shows, and wildlife …

In fact, the heaviest free-roaming tortoise we can find was an Aldabra giant tortoise, vouched for by the Smithsonian national zoo. This monster tortoise weighed 305kg. These are the largest animals on …

The Aldabra tortoise is the only remaining species out of 18 former species of tortoise that once flourished on the islands of the Indian Ocean. The others went extinct because of hunting by sailors …

Learn about Aldabra giant tortoises—their habitat, size, behavior, and care overview for these gentle, long-lived giants.

Aldabra Tortoises are thought to be descendants of extinct tortoise species that once lived on the African continent. These descendants are thought to have crossed the ocean by catching a ride on …

Breeding in Aldabra Tortoises takes place between January and April. Eggs are carried about 10 weeks, but some eggs may be retained for a second nesting later in the year. Because of the apparently …

The Aldabra tortoise is one of the largest tortoises, second only to the Galapagos tortoise. In their quest for nutritious vegetation, these large grazers knock over plants, shrubs, and even small trees, …