A large tortoise, omnivorous, but feeds mainly on leaves and grasses, it is said to live for more than 100 years, and males are larger than females.
| Classification. | Tortoises (family of turtles) |
|---|---|
| distribution | Seychelles (Aldabra Atoll) |
| length of an animal (sometimes including and sometimes excluding the tail) | 60 to 120 cm |
| body weight (usu. one's own) | 70 to 200kg |