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Are galapagos tortoises endangered?
The Giant Galapagos Tortoise is on the endangered species list and has been protected by the Ecuadorian government since 1970.
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
'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 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 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 is the biggest kind of Tortoise?
The Galapagos tortoise
What is the tortoise biome?
The galapagos tortoise live in the galapagos island
What species of penguins are on the endangered list?
The five endangered species are the Humboldt, yellow eyed, African, erect crested, and Galapagos.
Is there an endangered penguin?
Five species out of the seventeen species. Galapagos, African, Humboldt, yellow eyed, and erect crested are endangered.
Is there 18 different species of penguins that are endangered?
There are 17 species, five which are endangered species. African, yellow eyed, Humboldt, erect crested, and Galapagos.
What endangered species live in deserts?
An endangered species that live in the desert is the Desert Tortoise. It lives in the Mojave Desert and the Sonoran Desert.
Is a Galapagos Tortoise a consumer or decomposer?
The Galapagos Tortoise is a consumer as it eats food.
