The Schleich® Wild Life giant tortoise has a large domed shell. In nature, its size can reach between 100 and 120 cm.
The weight of these giant tortoises can be more than 400 kg. Like the giant tortoise from Schleich® Wild Life, they have very short but powerful legs with which they search for fresh grass. These reptiles can reach an impressive age and are often more than 100 years old in the wild.
Fun facts:
In case of danger, giant tortoises retract their head and legs into the shell.
Scientific facts:
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Scientific name: Chelonoidis nigra
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Welcome: Pacific Ocean
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Conservation state: critically endangered
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Primary habitat: Forest, savannah, shrubland, grassland
