These are images of an Aldabra giant tortoise, from the islands of the Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles. They are one of the largest tortoises in the world. This particular tortoise, named Rocket, weighs in at around 600 pounds and is about 82 years of age. He resides with several other Aldabra tortoises at the zoo in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Supposedly, he is one of the largest tortoises in North America. Who's going to argue with that? Thanks for visiting and please come back often!

Tortoise Head No. 1 ©2009 Eric Hatheway  All Rights Reserved

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