Before these birds, also called siheks, can soar over the Palmyra Atoll, scientists
Before these birds, also called siheks, can soar over the Palmyra Atoll, scientists
One of the world’s largest land tortoises, Aldabra tortoises can reach sizes of up to 550 pounds and ages of up to 150 years old. They are native to Aldabra Island, one of the Seychelles northeast of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean.
Aldabra Island is a coral atoll bordered by jagged limestone and small beaches and
Aldabra tortoises may be slow and steady, but they are also full of surprises! Did you know that they can live to be more than 150 years old, or that their shells are sensitive to the touch? Get to know these gentle giant from Reptile Discovery Center keeper Matt Neff.
Although Aldabra tortoises only live on their namesake atoll today, they used to
Always free of charge, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo is one of Washington D.C.’s, and the Smithsonian’s, most popular tourist destinations, with more than 2 million visitors from all over the world each year. The Zoo instills a lifelong commitment to conservation through engaging experiences with animals and the people working to save them.
Before these birds, also called siheks, can soar over the Palmyra Atoll, scientists
