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Aldabra-giant tortoise

Originally from Aldabra in the Seychelles, this species can reach up to 1m in length with an average lifespan of more than 150 years.

The second-largest species of tortoise in the world, the Aldabra species is a cousin of the native domed and saddle-backed giant tortoises, which have gone extinct from Mauritius since the early 18th century.

Photo taken in the Chamarel Tortoise Park.

 

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Uploaded on September 25, 2022
Taken on September 19, 2022