Meet Seychelles' very own gardeners. ⁠ Their munching habits help control vegetation growth🌿, which in turn benefits the entire ecological community.⁠ ⁠ 📷♪けいこ♪⁠

Why did the tortoise cross the road? To get to the greener side, of course! This slow and steady adventurer is always on the lookout for some fresh grass and leaves🍃 📷Richard Hawke Baxter

Wishing all tortoises behaved this well! 🐢 📷Richard Hawke Baxter ⁠

Sometimes we need a little support to start the week 🐢 Are you ready for a new week? 📷Indian Ocean Tortoise Alliance

Always on the lookout for a snack🍓 Aldabra giant tortoises love snacking on Indian Almond seeds. The fleshy exterior makes a delicious treat. These tortoises eat the whole seed and later disperse it through their 💩, aiding in seed movement and growth🌱🐢 📷@Rich Baxter

Can you spot the tortoise? 📷@Rich Baxter

Nothing like a weekend lie-in🐢 Aldabra giant tortoises often relax in open spaces under shade with their limbs extended. This relaxed posture is mainly due to the fact that they evolved without any natural predators. 📷@Rich Baxter

Living legends🐢 📷@Rich Baxter

When you're so dedicated to your salad, you become one with it 🐢🌿 📷Indian Ocean Tortoise Alliance

Just another day living the dream 🐢☀️ 📷@vanessadufresne

Happy World Rewilding Day! 🐢💚 📷Indian Ocean Tortoise Alliance⁠

Just another day in paradise🐢 Aldabra giant tortoises are experts at wallowing. They seek out mud or shallow water puddles to cool off on hot, sunny days☀️ 📷Vanessa Dufresne⁠

When the grass is greener, the tortoises are busier😂 Did you know? Aldabra giant tortoises in Seychelles usually start mating during the Northwest monsoon, beginning in October and lasting until April. 📷@daniel_bichsel⁠

The mud will wash off, but the memories will last a lifetime...a very long lifetime. 🐢😂🐢 📷Rich Baxter

Why go for a fancy 5-star hotel when you could be chilling in your own cozy shell? No rent, no stress, just good vibes when you're a tortoise 🐢😎 ⁠ 📷Indian Ocean Tortoise Alliance⁠ /Santosh Albert⁠ ⁠

The IOTA team had a great time engaging with the Eco Club students at Mont Fleuri School last Wednesday 🌿📚A big thank you to the Mont Fleuri Eco Club for their enthusiasm and thoughtful questions 🙌 📷Indian Ocean Tortoise Alliance⁠ / Richard Hawke Baxter

Welcome to the Seychelles Islands, where giant tortoises roam wild and free🐢🌴 📷Indian Ocean Tortoise Alliance⁠ / @Rich baxter

Swipe➡️to see the perfect way to unwind after a hard day of work 🐾💪 ⁠ 📷Indian Ocean Tortoise Alliance⁠ / Richard Hawke Baxter

Shhh... it’s nap time💤. Can’t a tortoise get some peace around here? 🐢 📷Indian Ocean Tortoise Alliance⁠ / Rich Baxter

Nothing brings Aldabra giant tortoises together like a big pile of leafy greens🐢🥬 📷Indian Ocean Tortoise Alliance⁠ / @Rich Baxter