Giant tortoise - Wikipedia
Giant tortoises are any of several species of various large land tortoises, which include a number of extinct species, [1] as well as two extant species with multiple subspecies formerly common on the islands of the western Indian Ocean and on the Galápagos Islands.
10 of the Biggest Tortoises in the World - All Turtles
2022年8月7日 · Second on the list is the Aldabra giant tortoise and the Galápagos tortoise (which is the largest). The largest sulcata tortoise has been recorded to have reached a mass of about 220 lb (100 kg). The African spurred tortoise is commonly referred to as the sulcata tortoise.
Giant Tortoise | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
The giant tortoise is an iconic species from the Galápagos and is only found on these islands. They are the largest living tortoise in the world.
Aldabra giant tortoise - Wikipedia
The Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea) is a species of tortoise in the family Testudinidae and genus Aldabrachelys. The species is endemic to the Seychelles , with the nominate subspecies , A. g. gigantea native to Aldabra atoll.
Galápagos tortoises, facts and photos - National Geographic
There are 13 living species of Galápagos tortoises, which are also sometimes called giant tortoises. These reptiles are among the longest-lived of all land vertebrates, averaging more...
Galápagos tortoise - Wikipedia
The Galápagos tortoise or Galápagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis niger) is a very large species of tortoise in the genus Chelonoidis (which also contains three smaller species from mainland South America). The species comprises 15 subspecies (13 extant and 2 extinct).
Giant tortoise - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Galápagos tortoise or Galápagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) is the biggest living species of tortoise and the 10th-heaviest living reptile. The tortoise lives in seven of the Galápagos Islands. The island is a volcanic archipelago about 1,000 km (620 mi) west of the Ecuadorian mainland.
Giant Tortoises and Turtles - AnimalWised
2024年6月28日 · The Aldabra giant tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea), is a native species to the Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles. As one of the largest tortoise species in the world, the Aldabra giant tortoise is celebrated for its immense size, longevity, and unique history.
Galápagos Giant Tortoise: Living Dinosaur of the Galapagos
Discover the Galapagos giant tortoise: iconic, ancient, and unique. Explore their habitat, behavior, and conservation efforts in this guide.
Galapagos Giant Tortoise - Facts, Size & Habitat Information
The Galapagos Giant Tortoise is probably the best well known animal of the Galapagos Isles. Galapagos Giant Tortoises keep growing until they are about 40 – 50 years old and can reach a weight of 500 pounds.