Come to the Galápago Islands! These islands captured are named the Galápagos giant tortoises. They are only found on the Galápagos Islands and can grow over 2 metres long. Known for their large size, with some individuals reaching over 270 kilograms, they have a distinctive dome-shaped shell, and the carapace may vary in colour and shape among individuals. Their population on Isabela Island has faced challenges, including habitat loss and new species, but conservation efforts are in place to protect and preserve them. These tortoises are mainly herbivores, spending most of their day engaged in activities like feeding, resting and gathering around muddy pools. Remarkably, they opt to sleep in the open at night.
Volcán Alcedo giant tortoises
Today in History
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A glimpse of the grandest of canyons
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Bernina Pass, Graubunden, Switzerland
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The envy of postcards and snowglobes
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40 years of recovery
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Connecting the dots
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The victory of good over evil
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Bridging past and present
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Sea Otter Awareness Week
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An engineering marvel
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What are these ancient animals?
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Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
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Southern tip of a northern isle
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A smooth landing, feet first
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Let the Great Backyard Bird Count begin!
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We’ve identified these ‘flying objects’
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Purple bliss as far as the eye can see
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Starry, starry night
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Ganesh Chaturthi
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Stretching to the sky
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A world within a world
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Santa slalom
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Ive got a lot of problems with you penguins!
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‘The hills have a power to soothe and heal...’
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An oasis in the desert
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Spiralling upward...
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A day for giving
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Dare to delve into this dense swamp
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This clever bird passes with flying colours
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Standing on glass 900+ feet in the air
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Médoc, France