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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 Nigra |
| Type | : | Reptile |
| Diet | : | Herbivore |
| Size | : | 1-1.2m (3.2-4ft) |
| Weight | : | 200-300kg (441-661lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 0.5km/h (0.3mph) |
| Life Span | : | 100-150 years |
| Lifestyle | : | Solitary |
| Conservation Status | : | Endangered |
| Colour | : | Brown, Grey |
| Skin Type | : | Scales |
| Favourite Food | : | Grass |
| Habitat | : | Volcanic lowlands and shrub land |
| Average Litter Size | : | 24 |
| Main Prey | : | Grass, Fruit, Cactus |
| Predators | : | Human, Hawk, Wild dogs |
| Special Features | : | Hard shell over body and long neck |