giant tortoise
noun
: any of various large long-lived herbivorous land tortoises (genus Geochelone) formerly common on the islands of the western Indian Ocean and on the Galápagos Islands
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Weeks before the grandmother and granddaughter went strawberry picking, Terri provided a peek into Grace’s fearless demeanor around various animals, including a giant tortoise named Igloo.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The adult giant tortoises, which can weigh up to 550 pounds, roam free on the island.
—Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
But even though giant tortoises are known for their exceptionally long lives, they may be outranked by an elusive creature of the deep.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Seychelles giant tortoises average a 150-year life span, and related species can be similarly long-lived.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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Charna Flam, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The adult giant tortoises, which can weigh up to 550 pounds, roam free on the island.
—Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
But even though giant tortoises are known for their exceptionally long lives, they may be outranked by an elusive creature of the deep.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Seychelles giant tortoises average a 150-year life span, and related species can be similarly long-lived.
—Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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