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Galapagos Tortoise

Chelonoidis nigra

Photo by GenevieveA
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Description:

Massive turtle

Notes:

These Tortoises have all been rescued by the Ecuadorian government from illegal pet trades and miss treatment. They are now at the beautiful Quito Zoo.

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Galápagos tortoise

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