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Galapagos Giant Tortoise
Chelonoidis nigra · Testudinidae
| Type | Tortoise |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Adult size | 100–150 cm |
| Adult weight | 15–4 g |
| Lifespan | 1–2 years |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Basking temperature | 30 °C |
| Ambient temperature | 22–28 °C |
| Humidity | 6–8% |
| UVB lighting | Required |
| Hibernates | No |
| Swims | No |
| Care level | Advanced |
| Native region | Galapagos Islands, Ecuador |
| CITES | Appendix I |
Largest living tortoise species. Iconic conservation success story. Not available as pets. Multiple subspecies across different islands.
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