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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.
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What is the tortoise biome?
The galapagos tortoise live in the galapagos island
What island group off the coast of South America was made famous by Charles Darwin?
Galapagos island was made famous by Charles Darwin because of the discovery of the 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
What adaptation did Darwin see in the tortoises of the galapagos islands?
He saw that each tortoise inhabited a different island. The townspeople could tell which island a tortoise came from by the shape of its shell.
What biome does the galapagos tortoises liv in?
Nobody Knows. The Galapagos Islands are a tricky biome. Like any island, the Galapagod Islands do not have any specific biome. The closest any scientist and gotten to the specific biome is Tropical Rainforest.
What is the name of the Galapagos Tortoise Breeding and Rearing Center caretaker of Lonesome George?
The caretaker of Lonesome George at the Galapagos Tortoise Breeding and Rearing Center was Fausto Llerena. He played a significant role in the life of Lonesome George, the last known Pinta Island tortoise, who became a symbol of conservation efforts in the Galapagos Islands. Fausto dedicated many years to caring for George and raising awareness about the importance of preserving tortoise populations.
What are two rare animals on galapagos island?
Two rare animals found in the Galapagos Islands are the Galapagos tortoise and the Galapagos penguin. The Galapagos tortoise, known for its impressive size and long lifespan, has several subspecies unique to different islands. The Galapagos penguin, the only penguin species found north of the equator, is also endangered and faces threats from climate change and habitat loss. Both species highlight the unique biodiversity of the Galapagos archipelago.
What damage did the Japan earthquake do to the wildlife?
The recent Japanese earthquake impacted wildlife, primarily deep sea wildlife, damaging marine ecosystems and fish stock. The earthquake impacted the Galapagos island, and also it affected Lonesome George, the world's most valuable tortoise, the sole Pinta Tortoise, a subspecies of the Galapagos tortoise.
What part of the tortoise could be used to determine what island it came from?
The shape of a tortoises shell differs depending on which of the Galapagos islands it came from.
Why is a galapagos tortoise endangered?
it matters on what species you are talking about because each island of galapagos has its own species of turtle so some islands have extremely few animals and others have lots of them but in all they are endangered because they are restricted to only galapagos
How are the finches on galapagos island similar?
They're birds of the Galapagos Island
Where do Galapagos tortoise from?
Galapagos tortoises are native to the Galapagos Islands, an archipelago located in the Pacific Ocean, about 600 miles west of Ecuador. They inhabit various environments across the islands, including arid lowlands and lush highlands. The species is known for its size and longevity, playing a crucial role in the island's ecosystems.
