Aldabrachelys gigantea gigantea
A species of Aldabrachelys Scientific name : Aldabrachelys gigantea gigantea Genus : Aldabrachelys
Aldabrachelys gigantea gigantea, A species of Aldabrachelys
Scientific name: Aldabrachelys gigantea gigantea
Genus: Aldabrachelys
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Description
Aldabrachelys gigantea gigantea is a high-profile herbivore, thriving predominantly on a diet of leaves, shrubs, and grasses, which plays a crucial role in shaping its ecosystem. Famous for its lengthy lifespan, often exceeding 100 years, this species utilizes a profound mechanism of temperature-dependent sex determination, with climatic fluctuations during incubation determining offspring sex. These unique traits make it a marvel of longevity and endurance amidst changing ecological conditions.
General Info
Lifespan
80-120 years
Diet
As herbivores, aldabrachelys gigantea gigantea fundamentally rely on plant matter. Their diet predominantly consists of leaves, fruits, and grasses but they exhibit a particular fondness for the pads of the opuntia cactus.
Appearance
Aldabrachelys gigantea gigantea is a large tortoise with a heavy, domed shell, robust legs, and a short neck. Its shell features a dark-grey or black color with a slight pinkish hue radiating from the center of each scute. Aldabrachelys gigantea gigantea doesn't have distinctive age or gender-based differences but they appear more faded and worn as they age due to the wearing off of their shell's thin outermost layer.
Behavior
Aldabrachelys gigantea gigantea are solitary, diurnal creatures, gravitating towards a routine of foraging in the morning and late afternoon while resting during midday heat. Renowned for their incredible longevity, they show slow, deliberate movements, feeding predominantly on vegetation. Their territorial behavior comprises of male-to-male combats during mating seasons. This species does not migrate, but display seasonal movements within their home range linked to variations in food availability.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
Tortoises Genus
Aldabrachelys Species
Aldabrachelys gigantea gigantea 
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