Aldabra

British  

/ ælˈdæbrə /

noun

1. an island group in the Indian Ocean: part of the British Indian Ocean Territory (1965–76); now administratively part of the Seychelles

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Example Sentences

They found that 75 percent of the species, including Aldabra giant tortoises and pancake tortoises, exhibited low or negligible senescence.

From New York Times

Darwin the Aldabra tortoise had been a popular attraction at Blackpool Zoo since its opening 50 years ago.

From BBC

The species, which originate from Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles, are among the longest-living animals on Earth.

From BBC

As of the most recent campaign contribution filing deadline, Barnaby the Aldabra Tortoise has proven to be top choice of the donor class, edging out Meatball the California Sea Lion and Mr. Dave the Toad.

From Washington Times

Ten days after that, Irwin shared that her baby was “about the same size as a hatchling Aldabra tortoise.”

From Fox News