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The Galapagos tortoise has the shape of a saddle. the word Galapago means tortoise in Spanish it derives from the word for saddle, referring to the distinctive saddle-like shell of some of the tortoises. The Giant Galapagos tortoise can weigh up to 250 kg. and measure 6 feet from head to tail.
The Galapagos tortoise has a very large shell made of bone. The shell can be domed or saddle-backed. Domed shells are found on tortoises that live in areas with lush vegetation.
Saddle-back shells allow the tortoise to reach vegetation higher off the ground. This shell is more common in areas with less vegetation.
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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 does a galapagos land tortoise look like?
http://wpcontent.answers.com/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/42/Galapagos_giant_tortoise_Geochelone_elephantopus.jpg/200px-Galapagos_giant_tortoise_Geochelone_elephantopus.jpg Picture compliments of www.Answers.com
List two animals that live on the Galapagos?
The Galapagos Tortoise and the Galapagos Sea Lion can be found in these islands.
