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The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa. It's home to numerous beaches, coral reefs and nature reserves, as well as rare animals such as giant Aldabra tortoises.

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Aldabra Giant Tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea)

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Galapagos giant tortoise is the largest living species of tortoise, reaching weights of over 400 kilograms and lengths of 1.8 meters. It is among the longest lived of all vertebrates.

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The Seychelles giant tortoise or aldabrachelys gigantea hololissa, also known as the Seychelles domed giant tortoise. Giant turtle in island Mauritius, close up

Aldabra giant tortoises endemic species - one of the largest tortoises in the world in zoo Nature park on Mauritius island. Huge reptiles portrait. Exotic animals.

Aldabrachelys is the recognised genus for the Seychelles and Madagascan radiations of giant tortoises, including the Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea). The Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea), from the islands of the Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles, is one of the largest tortoises in the world. In 1979, Curieuse and surrounding waters were declared the Curieuse Marine National Park in order to protect the native wildlife. Between 1978 and 1982, a conservation project relocated Aldabra giant tortoise from Aldabra to Curieuse. Today, it is the home of more than 300 Aldabra giant tortoise, some staying around the Ranger's Station and the rest roaming around elsewhere on the island.

Aldabra giant tortoise, Curieuse Marine National Park, Curieuse Island, Seychelles

Close-up of two Aldabra tortoises feeding on grass

Aldabra Giant Tortoise (Dipsochelys gigantea) is the last surviving giant tortoise species, which once inhabited some islands of the Indian Ocean. The carapace reaches around 120 cm in length and about 250 kg. The tortoise can live over 100 years. The Aldabra of Mauritius are derived from grandparent stock imported from the Seychelles in the 1880s.

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There are many subspecies of giant tortoises that are found on different islands and have different appearances. Those that live on the larger islands where there is more rain have “dome” shaped shells, while those that live in drier conditions are smaller tortoises and have a “saddleback” shell.

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Giant Turtles in La Digue Island, Seychelles.

Aldabra giant tortoise, Mauritius

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Head shot of an Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea)

Galapagos tortoises are the largest of the tortoises, weighing up to 900 pounds. When sailors first visited the Galapagos Islands in the 17th century, there were 13 different subspecies of Galapagos tortoises. Unfortunately, several of these are now extinct.

Giant turtle at the park in sunny day.

Head shot of Aldabra giant tortoise. The species is endemic to the Seychelles.

Aldabra Giant Tortoise (Dipsochelys gigantea) is the last surviving giant tortoise species, which once inhabited some islands of the Indian Ocean. The carapace reaches around 120 cm in length and about 250 kg. The tortoise can live over 100 years. The Aldabra of Mauritius are derived from grandparent stock imported from the Seychelles in the 1880s.

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