Galapagos Giant Tortoise - Earth.com

Galápagos tortoises are native to seven of the Galápagos Islands. Shell size and shape vary between subspecies and populations. On islands with humid highlands, the tortoises are larger, with domed shells and short necks; on islands with dry lowlands, the tortoises are smaller, with “saddleback” shells and long necks.

Size – 4 ft
Weight – 475 pounds
Lifespan- 100 or more years

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