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Galápagos Tortoise

The galapagos tortoise They are The largest living species of tortoises, reaching weights of over 400kg and lengths of 1,8mt a normal tortoise a galapagos tortoise

Where you can find the galapagos tortoise? : In the wild at Isabela, Pinzón, La Pinta, Santiago, Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal and Española here.

When can you find the galapagos tortoise? : All year round. Unfortunately the galapagos tortoise is at risk of extinction tortoises are here

Lonesome george The giant tortoise Lonesome George, whose failed efforts to produce offspring made him a symbol of disappearing species, was found dead on Sunday,25/6/12 officials at the Galapagos National Park announced. it is lonesome george

Tortoise’s age With life spans in the wild of over 100 years, it is one of the longest-lived vertebrated. A captive individual lived at least 170 years. It is very old!!!!!

what does the tortoise eat?  the tortoise eats:grass, ,fruits, and cactus gnam

a protect spiecies The galapagos tortoises are a protect spiecies in the world