The Aldabra tortoise is native to the islands of the Aldabra Atoll. This species, along with the Galapagos tortoise, is one of the largest species of land turtle reaching a weight of 350 lbs. (159 kg) and a carapace length of 4 feet (1.2 M). Primarily herbivores, Aldabra giant tortoises eat grasses, leaves, and woody plant stems. They occasionally indulge in small invertebrates and carrion, even eating the bodies of other dead tortoises. In captivity, Aldabra giant tortoises are known to consume fruits such as apples and bananas, as well as compressed vegetable pellets.
Specifications:
- Greatest Length 83 cm (32.7 in.)
- Greatest Width 53.5 cm (21.1 in.)
- Greatest Height 36 cm (14.2 in.)
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