As the largest animal in its environment, the Aldabra tortoise performs a role similar to that of the elephant. Their vigorous search for food fells trees and creates pathways used by other animals.

Aug 7, 2022 · The biggest tortoises in the world, often referred to as the “gentle giants”, include the Galápagos tortoise from the Galápagos Islands, the Aldabra tortoises, and the sulcata.

An Aldabra tortoise weighing 672 pounds (305 kilograms) is the world's largest free-roaming tortoise ever recorded. They are found on Aldabra Island, one of the Seychelles northeast of Madagascar in …

Jan 6, 2025 · The giant tortoise is one of the largest tortoise species in the world, with individuals weighing up to 900 pounds and measuring over 5 feet in length. Their thick, dome-shaped shells act …

As of October 2025 a Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) with an estimated weight of 417 kg (919 pounds) and a shell length of about 1.36 meters (4.46 feet), was the largest tortoise ever measured, …

Jun 28, 2024 · The leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) holds the distinction of being the largest living turtle species in the world. This magnificent creature is found throughout all the world's oceans, …

Sep 29, 2025 · Goliath, a Galápagos giant tortoise, is a massive creature known for his extraordinary size. Weighing over 900 pounds, Goliath resides in a spacious zoo enclosure where he enjoys a …

Jan 2, 2022 · The largest tortoise in the world is the Galapagos tortoise, which can weigh up to 919 pounds. Galapagos tortoises live on seven of the Galapagos Islands and are often visited by tourists.

In fact, the heaviest free-roaming tortoise we can find was an Aldabra giant tortoise, vouched for by the Smithsonian national zoo. This monster tortoise weighed 305kg. These are the largest animals on …

The Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea) is a species of endemic to the Seychelles. It is one of the largest tortoises in the world. Historically, giant tortoises were found on many of the western …