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Seychelles giant tortoises by Savoy Resort & Spa

<br>Seychelles giant tortoises - species, age and apperance

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Seychelles giant tortoises by Savoy Resort & Spa

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  1. Seychelles giant tortoises Seychelles Resort & Spa There are a lot of things to do in Seychelles especially when it comes to exploring wildlife

  2. Today, only one type of these giant tortoises remains in Seychelles: the Aldabra giant tortoise.

  3. The Aldabra giant tortoise or Aldabrachelys gigantea – are named after the Aldabra Atoll where they originated. The Aldabra Atoll became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982. The Atoll is also labelled a ‘strict nature reserve’ by IUCN.

  4. Today, there are more than 152,000 Aldabra tortoises living on the Aldabra Atoll.

  5. First, it is the furthest point in the Seychelles archipelago, lying approximately 1,150km (715 miles) away from Mahé.

  6. You might see giant tortoises grazing on fresh lettuce leaves and fruit in captivity. In the wild, they generally still follow a herbivore diet as they eat a mix of grasses and stems.

  7. Aldabra tortoises typically live between 80–120 years. There has, however, been exceptions to this. Currently, the record for the oldest animal in the world is held by Jonathan – the 184-year-old Aldabra tortoise. Before this, the record was held by Adwaitya – also an Aldabra tortoise – who lived to be around 255 years old.

  8. How to Get There The best way to reach the Seychelles is by plane. Most connecting flights originate from Doha, Dubai, or Nairobi.

  9. Contacts Beau Vallon beach, Mahe island, Seychelles +248 252 02 00 reservation@savoy.sc savoy.sc

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