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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Imagine snorkeling with playful sea lions, walking alongside giant tortoises, and watching the famous blue-footed boobies dance right in front of you or the waved albatross performing their (goofy-looking) mating ritual.
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Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
On the Galápagos Islands, giant tortoises and iguanas rely on cacti as a primary food source.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024
Brazil's Ecosystems Are Under Threat — but These Eco-lodges Are Trying to Save Them
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
These volcanic islands are world-famous for their diverse wildlife, including giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and penguins.
—Lily Bunker, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2024
There, rats consumed so many giant tortoise eggs that only very old reptiles remained.
—Byelizabeth Pennisi, science.org, 19 Sep. 2024
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Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
On the Galápagos Islands, giant tortoises and iguanas rely on cacti as a primary food source.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024
Brazil's Ecosystems Are Under Threat — but These Eco-lodges Are Trying to Save Them
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
These volcanic islands are world-famous for their diverse wildlife, including giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and penguins.
—Lily Bunker, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2024
There, rats consumed so many giant tortoise eggs that only very old reptiles remained.
—Byelizabeth Pennisi, science.org, 19 Sep. 2024
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