Sunday, January 17, 2016

Postcard from Galápagos #2: Giant, old tortoise

Jenna's description: A 90-year-old female Galápagos giant tortoise! She was wandering the grounds of a breeding center on Isla Isabela. Unfortunately due to the introduction of many unnatural animals on the islands that eat tortoise eggs, the majestic giant tortoises no longer reproduce successfully in the wild. These breeding centers help to keep the unique species in existence.

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