Captive baby Galápagos tortoises

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A group of baby tortoises ready to be measured and weighted. The program waits until they reach a certain size and weight and then transfer them to a more natural environment before transporting them to their island of origin. There is some discussion regarding their scientific name, scientists refer to them as Geochelone elephantopus or Geochelone nigra. Most of them agree that in the islands where they are still alive the tortoises are subspecies of a common ancestor.

Publicerad av reptinet 2011-06-16 21:13:43

Captive baby Galápagos tortoises

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