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Emerson. . , Galapagos tortoise , Hunted to Extinction , There are at least 14 living species of Galapagos tortoise. In the 18 and 19th centuries, the tortoises were collected by whaling ships as a source of meat on the long voyages This has endangered many of the species of Galapagos tortoise., Once protected, some of the species have recovered. however, two species are known to have become extinct.,

Did you know? , . Galapagos tortoise can live up to 200 years , . These tortoises can live up to a year without water

, Galapagos tortoise , Habitat: , The Galapagos Islands are a truly special place with wondrous wildlife. Long ago, animals that accidentally arrived to each and adapted to the new environment and ultimately developed into different species., The islands are a unique natural laboratory that scientists have studied for centuries, leading to a better understanding of many species., Charles Darwin visited the Galapagos as a naturalist abound HMS Beagle in 1835, and his trip was instrumental in the the development of his theory of Natural Selection., Shell types , On the Galapagos, each isolated population of tortoise is a different species. These vary greatly in size and shell shape. The sorties that food mostly on the ground have noticeably domed shell. Other tortoises that browse higher bushes have lower saddle back shaped sell.