Galapagos giant tortoises (Geochelone spp) Santa Cruz Island.

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Aging of the Galapagos giant tortoises (Geochelone spp) is traceable by means of the rings on the individiual scutes (plates) of the carapace (shell). Puerto Ayora Highlands, Santa Cruz Island.

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