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Is the galapagos tortoise an endangered species?
yes
Are galapagos tortoises endangered?
The Giant Galapagos Tortoise is on the endangered species list and has been protected by the Ecuadorian government since 1970.
What is the biggest kind of Tortoise?
The Galapagos tortoise
What is the tortoise biome?
The galapagos tortoise live in the galapagos island
'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.
Is a Galapagos Tortoise a consumer or decomposer?
The Galapagos Tortoise is a consumer as it eats food.
Does the galapagos tortoise have any predators?
Yes, but since that they are so big, they have few.
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
How did the galapagos tortoise get its name?
Because they live on the Galapagos islands.
What continent are the Galapagos tortoise's in?
Galapagos islands in South America
Is the Galapagos tortoise a mammal?
No. It is a reptile.no
