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Galapagos Giant Tortoise
Chelonoidis niger
Vulnerable reptile
Measurements
Shoulder Height
80 cm
2'7"
Body Length
1.2 m
3'11"
Weight
250 kg
551 lbs
About Galapagos Giant Tortoise
The Galapagos giant tortoise is the largest living tortoise species. They can weigh up to 250 kg and live for over 100 years. They played a key role in Darwin's theory of evolution.
Classification
- Class
- Reptilia
- Order
- Testudines
- Family
- Testudinidae
- Genus
- Chelonoidis
Ecology
- Diet
- herbivore
- Habitat
- grassland, forest
- Continent
- South America
Fun Fact
Galapagos tortoises can survive up to a year without food or water.
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