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Although in the 17th and 18th centuries there were estimated to be over 100,000 Giant Tortoises, today only about 15,000 remain. Please see the link below under "Sources and related links: " for more information.
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∙ 14y agoThere are only a few galapagos turtles left in the world. They are very endangered and they live on the Galapagos Islands.
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Which group of islands off coast of South America will you find giant tortoises?
The Galapagos Islands are known for their giant tortoises.
How did the galapagos islands get their name?
The Galapagos Islands got their name from the Giant Tortoises that live there. These tortoises were baptized by the Spaniards in the 16th century as Galapago.
What does Galapagos stand for?
The word 'Galapagos' means 'saddle' in Spanish, which refers to the shell shapes of the Galapagos Giant Tortoises on the islands.
What are the 3 types of giant tortoises?
1. Galapagos Giant tortoise 2. Giant tortoise
What is the galapagos tortoise habitat like?
Galapagos tortoises eat grass and other plants which they acquire from grassy meadows.
What does the word galapagos mean in spanish?
The word "Galápagos" in Spanish refers to the Galápagos Islands, a group of volcanic islands in Ecuador known for their unique biodiversity and contribution to Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
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
How many Galapagos tortoises are left?
about 15,000
What two animals was fascinating to Darwin?
The Galapagos finches and the Galapagos tortoises.
Can a tortoise be three feet long?
Yes, it can. In fact the giant tortoises in the Galapagos Islands can grow to 4.5 feet.
What is the Galapagos tortoises predators?
Galapagos Hawk
Are the Galapagos Islands named after the Galapagos tortoise?
Yes, the Galapagos Islands were named after the Galapagos Giant Tortoises that inhabit this Archipelago. Although the correct political name given by Ecuador (country to which these Islands belong) is: Archipielago de Colon.
