Largest terrestrial [land] tortoises
While they spend most of their time on land, they are also great swimmers!
Aldabra tortoise
Aldabrachelys gigantea
Status
Vulnerable
Activity Period
Diurnal
Classification
Reptile
Habitat
Shrublands, swamps, and coastal dunes/beaches.
Range
Unsurprisingly, these tortoises are only found on the tiny Aldabra coral atoll in the Indian Ocean, which is north of Madagascar.
Life Expectancy
One rumored tortoise lived to be 250 years old! However, 150 years old is thought to be their average life expectancy.
Diet
As grazers, tortoises will mainly eat grasses and other greeneries. Occasionally, they've been known to eat meat.
Social Structure
Aldabra tortoises are quite social, especially when compared to other reptile species. Males will fight for dominance.
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