13 Awesome Galapagos Tortoise Facts (That You Need to Know) | Everywhere Wild

What giant tortoise Lonesome George's genome can teach us about longevity

African Sulcata (or Spurred) tortoises are one of the largest species of tortoise on earth. Ranked third on the scale, behind the Galápagos and Aldabra tortoises, they hold the record for the largest main-land species of tortoise. They can reach weights of up to 200lbs with some large males potentially getting even heavier! “Tank” one of Reptilia’s young male Sulcata tortoises (approx 170lbs) enjoyed a big bunch of collard greens and some carrots today after his enrichment walk! Please enjoy som

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The giant tortoise having so much sex, he's saving his species

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