An excited woman rides a giant tortoise in 1976 at an animal park in Tampa, Florida, USA. Joyriding on these large, slow-moving reptiles is no longer permitted at most zoos and game parks worldwide. Giant tortoises are considered the longest living land animals on earth and have an average lifespan in the wild of more than 100 years; one reportedly lived for 255 years. Historical photo.
An excited woman rides a giant tortoise in 1976 at an animal park in Tampa, Florida, USA. Joyriding on these large, slow-moving reptiles is no longer permitted at most zoos and game parks worldwide. Giant tortoises are considered the longest living land animals on earth and have an average lifespan in the wild of more than 100 years; one reportedly lived for 255 years. Historical photo.
Size: 2500px × 3884px
Location: Tampa, Florida, USA
Photo credit: © Michele and Tom Grimm / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: Yes
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