Curious About These Gentle Giants Tortoise

They are gigantic

It is the world's largest tortoise species, measuring over 5 ft long and weighing 500+ lbs. The largest recorded specimen was nearly 6 ft long and weighed 919 lbs.

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They live long lives

Giant Galapagos Tortoises live long, averaging 100+ years, with some exceeding 150 years. The oldest recorded tortoise was 176.

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They are endangered and Protected

The Galapagos Tortoise is listed as endangered due to numerous threats. Ecuador protects them and supports captive breeding programs for conservation.

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They can live for year without food or water

they extremely slow metabolism means that they can go for up to a year without eating anything at all. It stores water in bladders to survive in dry wether without water.

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They like to nap

Galapagos Tortoises, as reptiles, bask in the sun for warmth. Surprisingly, they sleep approximately 16 hours daily, both at night and daytime.

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They are extremely slow

The walking speed of a tortoise is 0.18 mph, reaching 0.5 mph at max. Female tortoises travel about 4 miles to lay eggs.

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They have set habits

Tortoises are following set routines for eating, napping, and traveling along familiar routes. Changes occur for survival against weather or predators.

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They have set habits

Tortoises are following set routines for eating, napping, and traveling along familiar routes. Changes occur for survival against weather or predators.

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