Aldabra Giant Tortoise Loves Being Stroked - Amazing To See! | La Vanille Nature Park Mauritius

Описание: Ever stroked a giant tortoise? The Aldabra giant tortoises are one of the world's largest tortoise species.

Even with that very thick skin and shell, these Aldabra giant tortoises can feel your touch. And boy, do they love it! Seeing is believing...

FUN FACTS ABOUT ALDABRA GIANT TORTOISES

The Aldabra tortoise is one of the longest-lived animals on earth, if not the longest. These giant tortoises are said to have an average lifespan of 100 years or more.

Aldabra tortoises are also the second-largest species of tortoise in the world second only to those on the Galapagos Islands. Males can get up to 250kg in weight. This species is restricted to a few islands north of Madagascar, but there are thought to still be over 200,000 left in the world although they are classed as 'vulnerable'.

These tortoises are able to go without food or water for long periods. They are grazers and browsers, feeding mainly on grasses and woody plants. However, they will eat meat when available and possibly even eat the carcasses of dead tortoises.

They may also eat feces, so perhaps giving one a kiss on the nose may NOT be a good idea!

-They are the longest-living animal in the world.
-They are considered ‘Vulnerable’.
-They can live for much more than 100 years and are estimated to live until they are around 150 years of age.
-They come from the Aldabra Atoll, one of Seychelles' beautiful islands in the Indian Ocean.
-They eat mainly grasses, leaves, and flowers, and can grow to a healthy 150-250 kg!
-They can be solitary or free roam in groups.
-The Aldabra tortoises' dark grey carapace or shell is between 3-4 ft long.
-They have long thick tails.
-The males are often found fighting for breeding and territorial rights.
-The breeding season occurs between February and May and the females carry the eggs for eight months.
-The mating of Aldabra tortoises during the breeding season is very noisy and the males are often found 'running' (slowly!) around the females.

If you would like to learn more about these amazing animals, go to:

https://www.worldanimalfoundation.com...

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