Vulnerable

Aldabra Giant Tortoise

Geochelone gigantea

Indian Rhinoceros

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“The Aldabra Giant Tortoise has now had four scientific names to date, mainly due to the fact that there are ongoing arguments about their similarity to other large Indian Ocean Tortoise species including the possibly extinct Seychelles Giant Tortoise. “

Scientific Classification

KINGDOM

Animalia

PHYLUM

Chordata

CLASS

Reptilia

ORDER

Testudines

FAMILY

Testudinidae

GENUS

Geochelone

Location

Aldabra atoll in the Indian Ocean

Reptile

Herbivore

Habitat

Terrestrial, Grasslands and swamps

Food

Grasses, Leaves, Flowers

Threat

Habitat Destruction
Climate Change

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