iguana cove giant tortoise (chelonoidis vicina) in Galapagos giant tortoises inhabit the lush highlands and arid lowlands of the Galapagos Islands.
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iguana cove giant tortoise

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chelonoidis vicinaESA Categories -reptiles

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    iguana cove giant tortoise, cerro azul giant tortoise

  • Regions

    Ecuador

  • Population

    Approximately 20,000 individuals

  • Habitat

    Galapagos giant tortoises inhabit the lush highlands and arid lowlands of the Galapagos Islands.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    500, and 100

Regions

Ecuador

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