Aldabra Giant Tortoise

The Aldabra giant tortoise is a terrestrial reptile found on the Aldabra Atoll in the Indian Ocean, where it inhabits grasslands and scrubland. Massive and slow-moving, it can weigh several hundred kilograms and live for over a century. Divers visiting the atoll's coastal areas may encounter these gentle giants grazing near the shore, though they are primarily land-dwellers. Their longevity and herbivorous diet make them keystone species in their restricted island habitat.