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| + | Only one type of the giant tortoises survived in Seychelles - Aldabra. The Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea) and other types of giant tortoises used to live throughout the world for millions of years. Later they survived only on isolated islands, including many islands in the Indian Ocean. They were over-exploited by European sailors and considered extinct by 1840. Discovered in Aldabra atoll they were re-introduced to the main Seychelles islands in the 20th century. They are some of the longest living animals in the world. Their usual lifespan is around 100 years, but some can live up to 200. Their average length is about 120 centimeters and weight about 250 kilograms. They mostly eat grass and leaves from lower tree branches, but can eat meat if they encounter it. <br> | ||
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Revision as of 19:01, 16 April 2020
Only one type of the giant tortoises survived in Seychelles - Aldabra. The Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea) and other types of giant tortoises used to live throughout the world for millions of years. Later they survived only on isolated islands, including many islands in the Indian Ocean. They were over-exploited by European sailors and considered extinct by 1840. Discovered in Aldabra atoll they were re-introduced to the main Seychelles islands in the 20th century. They are some of the longest living animals in the world. Their usual lifespan is around 100 years, but some can live up to 200. Their average length is about 120 centimeters and weight about 250 kilograms. They mostly eat grass and leaves from lower tree branches, but can eat meat if they encounter it.
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