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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By Anvita Patwardhan Charles Darwin found inspiration for his theory of evolution in birds’ beaks, giant tortoise shells—and language.
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Anvita Patwardhan, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2024
Highlights include the Galápagos giant tortoise, marine iguana, and blue-footed booby.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2024
Both itineraries will also include visits to the Charles Darwin Research Station, the Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre, and the Tortoise Reserve El Chato to see giant tortoises and learn about ecological preservation in the islands.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2024
According to Smithsonian, the animal, who appears on some of the island’s currency, has exceeded the species’ average life expectancy by more than 40 years — the Seychelles giant tortoise typically lives to 150 years.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2024
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Anvita Patwardhan, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2024
Highlights include the Galápagos giant tortoise, marine iguana, and blue-footed booby.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2024
Both itineraries will also include visits to the Charles Darwin Research Station, the Fausto Llerena Breeding Centre, and the Tortoise Reserve El Chato to see giant tortoises and learn about ecological preservation in the islands.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2024
According to Smithsonian, the animal, who appears on some of the island’s currency, has exceeded the species’ average life expectancy by more than 40 years — the Seychelles giant tortoise typically lives to 150 years.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2024
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