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Aldabra Giant Tortoise
Aldabrachelys gigantea · Testudinidae
Keepers track 2 of these on myturtle.cc| Type | Tortoise |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Adult size | 90–120 cm |
| Adult weight | 1–25 g |
| Lifespan | 8–2 years |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Basking temperature | 32 °C |
| Ambient temperature | 24–30 °C |
| Humidity | 5–7% |
| UVB lighting | Required |
| Hibernates | No |
| Swims | No |
| Care level | Advanced |
| Native region | Aldabra Atoll, Seychelles |
| CITES | Appendix II |
Second-largest tortoise species. Can weigh over 250kg. Requires enormous space and warm climate. Very long-lived.
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