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Galapagos tortoises eat grass and other plants which they acquire from grassy meadows.
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∙ 12y agoYes, Galapagos giant tortoises live in the Galapagos Islands. The islands of Santa Cruz, San Cristobal and Isabela for example have Galapagos tortoises in the wild.
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YES, They tend to live on arid islands in Galapagos
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What type of tortoise was master oogway?
He is a Galapagos Tortoise
What does galapagos island mean?
Galapagos comes from the Spanish word 'Galapago' which means saddle. This was used in reference to the Galapagos Tortoise which has a saddle shaped shell.
Can you legally buy and own a Galapagos tortoise in Texas?
I highly recommend that you contact the legal division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department regarding the legality of the safekeeping of the (officially vulnerable) Galapagos tortoise.
What are 2 animals Darwin discover while on the galapagos island?
the 2 animals are the galapagos tortoise and the finch. i learned it in school
'Why is the galapagos tortoise endangered'?
The Galapagos tortoise is endangered because people eat the eggs they lay and the adult tortoises are hunted for their big shells. Also, the pollution of the Galapagos islands is hurting the Galapagos tortoise as well. Actually, this species is not endangered, but considered "Vulnerable". Strictly protected by law, they are no longer hunted, and their numbers are again increasing. Ten of fifteen subspecies still survive there, and captive born hatchlings are released each year. The islands there are not under any current threat from pollution.
What is the biggest kind of Tortoise?
The Galapagos tortoise
What is the tortoise biome?
The galapagos tortoise live in the galapagos island
Is a Galapagos Tortoise a consumer or decomposer?
The Galapagos Tortoise is a consumer as it eats food.
What type of tortoise was master oogway?
He is a Galapagos Tortoise
Is the last Galapagos Tortoise a male or female?
The last Galapagos tortoise is a male. His name is Lonesome George.
What is the official animal of the galapagos?
Galapagos Giant Tortoise is the official animal of Galapagos. The Giant tortoise found at Galapagos is the largest species of tortoise in the world, They can grow up to 2 meters and weights in the range of 300 to 400 pounds.for more information on Giant Galapagos Tortoises
What continent are the Galapagos tortoise's in?
Galapagos islands in South America
How did the galapagos tortoise get its name?
Because they live on the Galapagos islands.
Is the Galapagos tortoise a mammal?
No. It is a reptile.no
How does a giant galapagos tortoise breathe?
I'm not sure but I think the Galapagos tortoise breathes through its 2 lungs which are situated on their backs.
What is the Galapagos tortoise population increase?
The Galapagos tortoise population has shown signs of increase in recent years due to conservation efforts. Intensive breeding programs and habitat restoration initiatives have played a crucial role in helping the population recover. However, the rate of increase is still relatively slow due to the slow reproductive rate of these tortoises.
Is the Galapagos island tortoise almost extincted?
The Galapagos tortoise is considered vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Captive breeding and release of young into natural habitat has strengthened numbers, but five of the original 15 species are already extinct. DNA analysis is being done on museum specimens of those five taxa, and results are pending. Is the Galapagos tortoise almost extinct? It's vulnerable, but it seems to be making a bit of a comeback.
