Semolina IX
Aldabra tortoise · Shared by SunnyHeron · 2 weeks ago
Took eleven attempts. Semolina IX moved for ten of them.
About the Aldabra tortoise
- Origin
- Aldabra Atoll, Seychelles
- Adult size
- Males to 1.2 m and 250 kg; females about half
- Lifespan
- 100+ years; some individuals far longer
- Housing
- Secure acreage, plus a heated barn in temperate climates
- Diet
- Grazing herbivore — grasses and browse, very high fibre
- Legal status
- CITES Appendix II; paperwork required
Read more about the aldabra tortoise — what they are like to live with, grooming, and the health worth knowing about.
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