Characteristics of Galápagos Tortoise
Habitat
Islands and volcanic terrain
Diet
Herbivorous - grass, leaves, cactus
Lifespan
100-150 years
Weight
200-400 kg
Length
1.5 m
Region
Galápagos Islands
Interesting Facts about Galápagos Tortoise
1
Tortoises can live up to 150 years in the wild
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They can weigh up to 900 pounds
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Their shells are made up of about 60 different bones
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They can survive up to a year without food or water
5
Each island in the Galápagos has tortoises with differently shaped shells
6
They play a crucial role in seed dispersal in their ecosystem
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