Recently I have made numerous visits to owners properties, houses, or facilities to the owners request in relocating their tortoise. My opinion on the matter is these large species of tortoises that I inquire about relinquishment are just not well off. Is it just me being too picky or judgmental in the care of these Giant species. Specifically the 3 species in the title. Naturally they are both grazers. Galapagos, Aldabras, and Sulcatas walk a great deal in the wild. Well this walking and grazing is crucial to their muscle development, cardiovascular system, and over all well being of health to the animals future. I feel that the Giant species of tortoises are somewhat in a threatened future in captive populations.
Lets take Galapagos, and Aldabras of the 3 biggens. These animals have way more breeding requirements than many would think. Ive talked a lot with Greg(Aldabraman) in his program of Aldabras. He has it on target for what this species requires. Its not only adequate space, but safety, food sources, water sources, and proper previous care to a lot his group so successful. They finally are happy and content. So many zoos fail at Galapagos, and Aldabra breeding. Even a lot of their animals are dying in the years of 30 to 40s which is a fraction of their life span. Does anyone else feel it is not right for these giants to be sold to anyone. I think we underestimate the cognitive behavior of these giants.
Lets take Galapagos, and Aldabras of the 3 biggens. These animals have way more breeding requirements than many would think. Ive talked a lot with Greg(Aldabraman) in his program of Aldabras. He has it on target for what this species requires. Its not only adequate space, but safety, food sources, water sources, and proper previous care to a lot his group so successful. They finally are happy and content. So many zoos fail at Galapagos, and Aldabra breeding. Even a lot of their animals are dying in the years of 30 to 40s which is a fraction of their life span. Does anyone else feel it is not right for these giants to be sold to anyone. I think we underestimate the cognitive behavior of these giants.