In this post, I will be showing you 6 reasons why the galapagos giant tortoise rocks.

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1. Galapagos giant tortoises are the largest species of all tortoises.🐢

Did you know galapagos giant tortoises are the largest species of all tortoises?

Even though they are many species of giant tortoises, galapagos giant tortoises are the largest species of all tortoises. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why are galapagos giant tortoises the largest species of all tortoises?

The reason why is because their gene inhabiting growth gets the to be very large. They can weigh up to 300 kilograms.

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2. Galapagos giant tortoises can survive a whole year without water and food.🍲🥤

Did you know galapagos giant tortoises can survive a whole year without water and food?

Unlike some other reptiles, galapagos giant tortoises can survive a whole year without water and food. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why can galapagos giant tortoises survive a whole year without water and food?

The reason why is because of they are very good at storing food and water in thier bodies and thus can go for a year with no food nor water.

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3. Galapagos giant tortoises are the second largest members of their family.🥈

Did you know galapagos giant tortoises are the second largest members of their family?

Even though it is the largest tortoises, galapagos giant tortoises are the second largest members of their family. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why are galapagos giant tortoises the second largest members of their family?

The reason why is because of the size their gene inhabiting growth gets them to be. They can be up to 6 feet long. They are second only to the hawksbill sea turtle.

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4. Galapagos giant tortoises can live up to 300 years old!

Did you know galapagos giant tortoises can live up to 300 years old?

Even though some reptiles have long lives, galapagos giant tortoises can live up to 300 years old. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why can galapagos giant tortoises live up to 300 years old?

The reason why is that it has been hardwired into their DNA for them to last for that long and also since not many predators are on the islands where they live, they live longer without having to worry about predators. This makes it the longest living reptile that ever existed. They can even live longer than the longest living mammal the bowhead whale.

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5. Galapagos giant tortoises are omnivores.🍖🍃

Did you know galapagos giant tortoises are omnivores?

Even though they are mostly found eating plants, galapagos giant tortoises are omnivores. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why are galapagos giant tortoises are omnivores?

The reason why is because of their diet. Grass, weeds, leafy greens, flowers, and fruits makes up 99% of their diet while carrion and small birds makes up 1% of their diet.

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6. Adult galapagos giant tortoises are apex omnivores.

Did you know adult galapagos giant tortoises are apex omnivores?

Unlike some reptile species, adult galapagos giant tortoises are apex omnivores. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, why are adult galapagos giant tortoises are apex omnivores?

The reason why is because there are hardly any predators except the galapagos hawk which hunts the young of this reptile or even their eggs. However, the adults are to heavy for any animal in their habitat to lift meaning no animal can eat them.

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