Galapagos Giant Tortoise, Geochelone elephantophus, Hobbs Bay, Galapaguera plateau, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

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The Galapagos Giant Tortoise Geochelone elephantopus can measure up to 1 5m over the carapace and weigh up to 250 kg There are 11 surviving subspecies

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Location: Hobbs Bay, Galapaguera plateau, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America
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License: Licensed
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