Mauritian Giant.
Considered vulnerable the Aldabra giant tortoise can live for more than 150 years ,possibly 200 years ! Its carapace can be 4 feet in length & their weight 250 Kg. Having a mainly vegetarian diet they obtain most of their water from their diet.
Taken at the Casela Bird Park, Mauritius .
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Mauritian Giant.
Considered vulnerable the Aldabra giant tortoise can live for more than 150 years ,possibly 200 years ! Its carapace can be 4 feet in length & their weight 250 Kg. Having a mainly vegetarian diet they obtain most of their water from their diet.
Taken at the Casela Bird Park, Mauritius .
Click on image to enlarge.
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Uploaded on May 29, 2021
Taken on September 20, 2008