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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Reptilia |
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| Order | : | Testudines |
| Family | : | Testudinidae |
| Genus | : | Geochelone |
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| Scientific Name | : | Geochelone gigantea |
| Common Name | : | Aldabra Giant Tortoise |
| Other Name(s) | : | Giant Tortoise |
| Group | : | Reptile |
| Number Of Species | : | 1 |
| Location | : | Aldabra atoll in the Indian Ocean |
| Habitat | : | Grasslands and swamps |
| Colour | : | Black, Brown, Tan |
| Skin Type | : | Scales |
| Size (L) | : | 90cm - 120cm (3ft - 4ft) |
| Weight | : | 150kg - 250kg (330lbs - 550lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 0.5kph (0.3mph) |
| Diet | : | Herbivore |
| Prey | : | Grasses, Leaves, Flowers |
| Predators | : | Giant Crab, Humans, Cats |
| Lifestyle | : | Diurnal |
| Group Behaviour | : | Herd |
| Life Span | : | 80 - 255 years |
| Age Of Sexual Maturity | : | 20 - 30 years |
| Incubation Period | : | 8 months |
| Average Clutch Size | : | 15 |
| Name Of Young | : | Hatchling |
| Age Of Independence | : | 3 - 6 months |
| Conservation Status | : | Vulnerable |
| Estimated Population Size | : | 200000 |
| Biggest Threat | : | Habitat loss |
| Most Distinctive Feature | : | Large, high-domed shell |
| Fun Fact | : | One got to be 255 years old! |