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Galapagos Tortoise and Seashell Taken at Galapagos Islands Chelonoidis nigra,Galapagos Islands,Galápagos tortoise,reptile,seashell,tortoise,wildlife Click/tap to enlarge

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  1. A curious giant :) Posted 9 years ago

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The Galápagos tortoise or Galápagos giant tortoise is the largest living species of tortoise and 10th-heaviest living reptile, reaching weights of over 400 kg and lengths of over 1.8 meters. With life spans in the wild of over 100 years, it is one of the longest-lived vertebrates. A captive individual lived at least 170 years.

Similar species: Turtles And Tortoises
Species identified by russokm1105
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Uploaded Jan 14, 2016. Captured Jun 7, 2014 11:07.
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi
  • f/8.0
  • 1/512s
  • ISO800
  • 250mm