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Galapagos giant tortoises

Chelonoidis nigra

Photo by NeilDazet
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Description:

Three Galapagos giant tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Station in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands.

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Galápagos tortoise, Charles Darwin Research Station

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Comments (7)
NeilDazet
Definitely a relaxed pose. They don't have to be anywhere anytime soon.
Aaron_G
I care for a small herd of Aldabra tortoises and this seems to be the napping/relaxing pose. When they sleep for real overnight, they have a different posture.
NeilDazet
I know! I couldn't believe it when I saw all 3 lined up like that! :)
NeilDazet
Thank you! They do look very relaxed!

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PublishedNovember 14, 2013

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