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Yes, the Galapagos Islands were named after the Galapagos Giant Tortoises that inhabit this Archipelago.
Although the correct political name given by Ecuador (country to which these Islands belong) is: Archipielago de Colon.
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What animals are named after the Galapagos Islands?
One of the animals would be the Galapagos Tortoise.Galapagos Tortoise
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
What islands does the giant tortoise live on?
Galapagos
The giant tortoise is only found on which group of islands?
Galapagos Islands
List two animals that live on the Galapagos?
The Galapagos Tortoise and the Galapagos Sea Lion can be found in these islands.
Galapagos islands are known for being home of the giant?
Tortoise
Where Galapagos tortoise live?
You have inadvertently answered your own question ! They live exclusively on the Galapagos Islands !
What was the Galapagos island named after?
The Galápagos Islands were named after the Spanish word "galápago," which means "tortoise." This name was inspired by the giant tortoises that inhabit the islands, which were notable to early explorers. The islands were named by the Spanish in the 16th century, reflecting the unique wildlife that characterized the archipelago.
Is the giant tortoise the biggest animal on the galapagos islands?
according to Mr Henry odaya the Valene mosha is the biggest species to exist on the Galapagos islands.
What is the biggest kind of Tortoise?
The Galapagos tortoise
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.
