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Galápagos Tortoise

South America·Reptile

Galápagos Tortoises are the largest and longest-living tortoises in the world, weighing over 500 pounds and living to be more than 150 years old. Over 10 different species of Galápagos Tortoises live throughout the Galápagos Islands, and each species is threatened by extinction

  • Conservation StatusEndangered
  • Life spanmore than 100 years
  • Body size6 ft.
  • Native habitat Forests, grasslands, and shrublands of Galapagos Islands
  • DietGrasses, leaves, vines, and fruit
Long-nosed snake Cape Twig Snake

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