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Giant tortoises are native to the Galapagos Islands and Seychelles. They typically inhabit tropical or subtropical regions with access to grasslands, marshes, and forests. Despite their large size, they are mainly herbivores and have adapted to these environments over time.
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What is the biggest tortoise in the world?
A Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), was found washed up on Harlech beach, Gwynedd Wales in 1988. It was autopsied and found to weigh 914 kilos (2,016 pounds) with a length of 9 feet.Sadly this beautiful creature was trapped in fishing nets which caused it to drown before being found.Next in line is the Galapagos turtle (Geochelone nigra) being the largest land dwelling turtle (more likely or properly being called a tortoise) with full grown adults weighing up to 900 pounds and growing as long as 6 feet.
Is a tortoise a vertebrate or invertebrate?
A tortoise is a vertebrate, meaning it has a backbone or spinal column. They belong to the class Reptilia, which includes other vertebrates such as snakes and lizards.
What is the kingdom phylum class family genus species of a tortoise?
More than one species of tortoise exist, however the usage of the word 'tortoise' is not widely agreed upon. Recently, the word 'tortoise' has been re-applied by biologists to mean only species which are entirely terrestrial (such as the Galapagous tortoise).For the Galapagos tortoise:Kingdom:AnimaliaPhylum:ChordataClass:ReptiliaOrder:TestudinesSuborder:CryptodiraFamily:TestudinidaeGenus:ChelonoidisSpecies:C. nigra
How old is the oldest animal?
The oldest animal on record is a species of ocean quahog clam that lived to be over 500 years old. Other long-lived animals include the Greenland shark (up to 400 years) and the Aldabra giant tortoise (over 250 years).
What has a symbiotic relationship with a baobab tree?
Certain species of bats have a symbiotic relationship with baobab trees. Bats feed on the nectar and pollen of the baobab flowers, while simultaneously pollinating the flowers. This helps the baobab trees reproduce, while providing a food source for the bats.
Animal that lives the longest?
Giant tortoise=177 years
What is the ecosystem that the Galapagos giant tortoise lives in?
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Longest life animal?
The animal that lives the longest is believed to be the giant tortoise, it lives for about 177 years in captivity.
What are the 3 types of giant tortoises?
1. Galapagos Giant tortoise 2. Giant tortoise
Longest animal life span?
The giant tortoise lives around 175-180 years
Is the giant tortoise an invertebrate or vertebrate?
The giant tortoise is a vertebrate, not an invertebrate.
When was Réunion giant tortoise created?
Réunion giant tortoise was created in 1783.
When was Arnold's giant tortoise created?
Arnold's giant tortoise was created in 1982.
When was Domed Mauritius giant tortoise created?
Domed Mauritius giant tortoise was created in 1873.
When was Domed Rodrigues giant tortoise created?
Domed Rodrigues giant tortoise was created in 1835.
What is the loneliest animal on earth?
This giant tortoise is called Lonesome George and he is in the Guinness Book of World Records as the loneliest creature on Earth. He is the only surviving member of his race - the last Pinter Island Giant Tortoise in existence.
When was Saddle-backed Mauritius giant tortoise created?
Saddle-backed Mauritius giant tortoise was created in 1873.
