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The Giant Galapagos Tortoise is on the endangered species list and has been protected by the Ecuadorian government since 1970.
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What two animals was fascinating to Darwin?
The Galapagos finches and the Galapagos tortoises.
What is the Galapagos tortoises predators?
Galapagos Hawk
Are tortoises endangered animals?
Yes, tortoises are endangered animals
What animal family does a galapagos tortise?
Galapagos Tortoises are reptiles.
What is the galapagos tortoise habitat like?
Galapagos tortoises eat grass and other plants which they acquire from grassy meadows.
Does Ecuador have any endangered species?
Yes, Ecuador has many endangered species. Among the endangered are: Condors, Galapagos Giant Tortoises, Galapago Penguins, Lazy Bears, Iguanas, Albatrosses, White Sharks, and many more.
What is unique about the Galapagos tortoises?
their shells
How many Galapagos giant tortoises are there?
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.
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.
In what country do galapagos tortoises live?
They live in the Galapagos Islands which are a part of Ecuador.
How many Galapagos tortoises are left?
about 15,000
What was Darwin's studied on galapagos island?
tortoises
