The world of giant tortoises is a remarkable realm of endurance, longevity, and evolutionary marvels. These magnificent reptiles, known for their striking size and deliberate pace, have long captured ...

Each island is home to unique populations of giant tortoises that have adapted to its specific environment. In the Indian Ocean, species like the Aldabra giant tortoise thrive on the Aldabra Atoll.

Each island is home to unique populations of giant tortoises that have adapted to its specific environment. In the Indian Ocean, species like the Aldabra giant tortoise thrive on the Aldabra Atoll.

Some 100,000 giant tortoises (Aldabrachelys gigantea) range across Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles. David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada, CC BY 2.0 https ...

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Despite being relatively more quiet than many other popular islands, the islands are home to a number of unique creatures roaming this wild land including the 2,200 giant Aldabra tortoises.

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Of course, not every animal enjoys being outside when it's frosty. The zoo's Aldabra giant tortoises much prefer to stay in their 80 degree enclosure, said Brian Tarabula, lead reptile keeper.