Sleeping Aldabran - cutest tortoise ever?

[AldabraNerd]

Dear All,
Here's a photo of a male Aldabra tortoise, who found the perfect place to sleep: 5 meters away from the beach, catching the very last rays of sunshine on his beautiful face. For some reason, I love the Aldabrans' eyelids. Their soft leathery-ness is in stark contrast to the shell & the hard scales covering the rest of the animal.

I am the luckiest man alive, to lie down next to this guy & briefly share his island

 

[Pokeymeg]

Wow, sounds like an incredible location, where ever you are! And you are indeed a lucky man!! Beautiful picture!

 

[Thalatte]

So cute!

 

[diaboliqueturtle]

Wow! Simply beautiful!

 

[spikethebest]

love this pic. thanks

 

[laney]

Such a peaceful giant, so adorable

 

[DeanS]

For some reason, I love the Aldabrans' eyelids. Their soft leathery-ness is in stark contrast to the shell & the hard scales covering the rest of the animal.

I agree! It seems the only thing missing are eyelashes...they have the perfect eyes for it!

 

[CtTortoiseMom]

Great pic, they have the sweetest faces!

 

[l0velesly]

Cute! Somehow it reminds me of a bug's face

 

[Momof4]

WOW!!! You are a lucky man!!

 

[cemmons12]

Nice, they are real majestic tortoises!

 

[mainey34]

Absolutly love the pic. Thank you for sharing your experience...

 

[mctlong]

What a sweet picture - Thank you for sharing.

 

[AldabraNerd]

I agree! It seems the only thing missing are eyelashes...they have the perfect eyes for it!

..now there's an idea for next halloween on the atoll! Thanks to all for your kind words; I'm glad you liked him!

 

[luvpetz27]

Yes!! Cutest tortoise ever!

 

[GeoGpp1012]

Such an amazing pic ... Love it and what a beautiful specimen

 

[mike taylor]

Your a lucky guy wish i had the room for one. Nice pic you have an eye for photography