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Galapagos giant tortoise by Finlay & Jamie B-B
Galapagos giant tortoise • These giants are the largest tortoises in the world. • The tortoise can live over 100 years. • The oldest tortoise that ever lived was 152 years old. • The weight of the tortoise is 550 pounds (249 kg.)
Galapagos giant tortoise galapagos giant tortoise Giant Galapagos tortoises are endanger. Up until the 19th century, they were often hunted by sailors who needed fresh meat to eat. Pirates, whale hunters, and merchant sailors made stops in the Galápagos to restock their supplies of food and water.
galapagos giant tortoise eggs • Dogs, cats, rats, and pigs eat tortoise eggs as well as young tortoises. • Goats and cattle eat the same vegetation that the tortoises eat, causing shortages of food. • Galápagos tortoises are quiet, peaceful animals that sleep nearly 16 hours per day.
The end • Epic ,cute