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How did the galapagos islands get their name?
The Galapagos Islands got their name from the Giant Tortoises that live there. These tortoises were baptized by the Spaniards in the 16th century as Galapago.
What does Galapagos stand for?
The word 'Galapagos' means 'saddle' in Spanish, which refers to the shell shapes of the Galapagos Giant Tortoises on the islands.
What is the galapagos tortoise habitat like?
The Galapagos tortoise habitat consists of diverse ecosystems such as grasslands, scrublands, and forests. They can be found in both wet and dry regions of the Galapagos Islands, where they rely on a variety of vegetation for food and shelter. These tortoises are adapted to the volcanic terrain and can withstand harsh environmental conditions such as droughts.
What observations did Charles Darwin make about Galapagos tortoises?
turtles have shells....
What types of things did Darwin find on the Galapagos Islands?
He found different species of sparrows, fish, aquatic iguanas, and huge tortoises now called Galapagos tortoises. All these different species pointed to evolution
How many species of Galapagos giant tortoises are there?
There are 10 recognized species of Galapagos giant tortoises.
What two animals was fascinating to Darwin?
The Galapagos finches and the Galapagos tortoises.
What is the Galapagos tortoises predators?
Galapagos Hawk
How did the galapagos islands get their name?
The Galapagos Islands got their name from the Giant Tortoises that live there. These tortoises were baptized by the Spaniards in the 16th century as Galapago.
What animal family does a galapagos tortise?
Galapagos Tortoises are reptiles.
What is unique about the Galapagos tortoises?
their shells
How many Galapagos giant tortoises are there?
Although in the 17th and 18th centuries there were estimated to be over 100,000 Giant Tortoises, today only about 15,000 remain. Please see the link below under "Sources and related links: " for more information.
Is the Galapagos Turtle real?
Yes! They are called "Galapagos tortoises," by the way. They live in the Galapagos Islands, which are 13 main islands and many smaller islands, all of which are off the coast of Equador in South America. Galapagos tortoises are huge, the biggest tortoises alive today, getting to be up to 660 lbs (300 kg)! They eat about 70 lbs. of food, and sometimes a lot more. There are 12 different species of Galapagos tortoises, but two of them are extinct. The remaining Galapagos tortoises are labeled as "threatend" and "vulnerable." A lot of people mistakenly call tortoises "turtles." A turtle is water-dwelling (either sea or fesh water), omnivorous and flat shelled, while tortoises are land-dwelling, vegetarian, and have dome-shaped shells. Also, tortoises are really, really slow (average speed for a Galapagos tortoise is .18 mph!) and turtles are actually surprisingly fast.
In what country do galapagos tortoises live?
They live in the Galapagos Islands which are a part of Ecuador.
Where do galapagos peguins live?
They're called "Galapagos Tortoises," and they live in the Galapagos Islands, a set of 13 major islands and many smaller inlets that are located west of Equador in South America. Note that tortoises are commonly confused for turtles. Turtles are water-dwelling, omnivorous, and have flat shells, and tortoises are land-dwelling, vegetarian, and have domed shells.
Are the Galapagos Tortoises predators or preys?
I think it is prey..........
What does Galapagos stand for?
The word 'Galapagos' means 'saddle' in Spanish, which refers to the shell shapes of the Galapagos Giant Tortoises on the islands.
