Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus)
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About Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Geochelone elephantopus)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Reptiles
- Order: Turtles
- Family: Tortoise
The Galápagos tortoise or Galápagos giant tortoise is a very large species of tortoise in the genus Chelonoidis. The species comprises 15 subspecies. It is the largest living species of tortoise, and can weigh up to 417 kg (919 lb). They are also the largest extant terrestrial cold-blooded animals (ectotherms).
Source: Wikipedia