This Tortoise Can Live For A Century In The Wild
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The Galapagos tortoise is known to live for over a century in the wild, with some individuals living longer than 150 years.
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These giant tortoises are native to the Galapagos Islands and are one of the longest-lived vertebrates.
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Their longevity is due to adaptations like a slow metabolism, which allows them to store fat and water to survive long periods.
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They possess long necks that help them forage for food from low-lying vegetation to higher branches.
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The Galapagos tortoise is the world's largest tortoise species, characterised by its massive size.
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Galapagos tortoises have a large, bony shell that is either domed or saddle-backed.
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They are herbivores that eat a variety of vegetation, including grasses, leaves, flowers, and cacti.
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Galapagos tortoises are very slow-moving, with an average speed of about 0.16 mph.
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