Error message
Unable to fetch location details at this time.
Galápagos Giant Tortoise
Geochelone spp.
-0.967845, -90.9967
Field Notes
Description:
Taken at tortoise breeding center in Puerto Villamil on Isabela Island. I do not know the exact species names, but the first two photos are dome-shelled tortoises, the third is known as a flat-shelled tortoise, the tortoises in the fourth photo are about 2 years old, and the fifth photo is of a tortoise a few weeks old as well as an unfertilized egg for comparison.
Habitat:
These photos were taken in a breeding center, however Galápagos Giant Tortoises are found throughout the islands, in both highlands and lowlands.
Notes:
There are 14 distinct, and endemic species recognized, four of which are thought to be extinct.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedApril 2, 2011
Comments (0)
Be the first to comment
Sign in to comment