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Aldabrachelys gigantea; Aldabra Giant Tortoise   

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Aldabrachelys gigantea
Aldabrachelys gigantea
Aldabra Giant Tortoise
Photographer: Dr. Paddy Ryan

ID: 0000 0000 1206 1132 (2006-12-28)

Copyright © 2006 Paddy Ryan

 
INFORMATION PROVIDED WITH THE PHOTO
  • date of photo  between 2002 and 2003
  • this photo depicts an animal that was captive or collected
  • photo location   Fort Worth Zoo
  • animal's place of origin   not provided
  • family Testudinidae
  • photo category: Animal - Reptile

  • MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ANIMAL
  • common names   Aldabra Giant Tortoise
  • View The Reptile Database record for Aldabrachelys gigantea
  • View all photos in CalPhotos of Aldabrachelys gigantea
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  • Reviewers' comments about this photo (review or add another comment)
    1. Reviewed by Simon J. Tonge    Sep 14, 2012

    Action: changed name from "Geochelone gigantia" to "Geochelone gigantea "

    Reviewer's comments:
         "Correcting spelling of specific name"

     
    Using this photo   The thumbnail photo (128x192 pixels) on this page may be freely used for personal or academic purposes without prior permission under the Fair Use provisions of US copyright law as long as the photo is clearly credited with © 2006 Paddy Ryan. For other uses, or if you have questions, contact Paddy Ryan paddyaryan[AT]aol.com. (Replace the [AT] with the @ symbol before sending an email.)


     

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