Pair of Galapagos giant tortoises

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Pair of Galapagos giant tortoises (Chelonoidis niger). These tortoises have a lifespan of over 100 years and can live up to 177 years in captivity. Their average weight is 250 kilograms and their average size is meters. Photographed on San Cristobal Island.

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Photo credit: © PETER FALKNER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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