On the IUCN Red List
These huge critters, Aldabra Giant Tortises (Geochelone gigantea) are in captivity.
Usually, I don't like to see wildlife, confined like this.
But, if it's to save a species from going extinct, I guess it's for a worthy cause.
Here Comes the Travel Advice
Don't bring the children along during mating season; these critters are noisy.
It's just during the part where they're reproducing, though.
Once, I was going through a little zoo and, heard all this grunting and groaning.
Some poor lady was standing nearby with her toddler, holding her hand.
The racket was loud enough for me to hear and, I'm practically deaf.
It seemed like most of the noise was coming from the turtle on the top of the pile.
It was guaranteed, that kid was going to ask mommy, "What are they doing?"
So, I got embarrassed and, got the heck out of there.
Someday, I'll go back and make a recording of the noises for my audience.
But, not if there's any kids with mommies going through the place.
Learn more about these animals at ARKive
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