Galapagos Tortoise


Posted by Nate Chappell on Mon Jun 08, 2015 1:46 pm

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Here's another Galapagos Tortoise from this January's tour there.  This was taken on Santa Cruz Island, it's amazing being so close to these giant, ancient creatures.
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by Carol Clarke on Tue Jun 09, 2015 2:23 am
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They certainly do seem to belong in a previous era, don't they! It looks like there's some lush grazing for them Nate.
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by crw816 on Tue Jun 09, 2015 9:35 am
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So cool Nate! It looks like a TANK. Nice grassy environment.
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by Matthew Pugh on Wed Jun 10, 2015 1:52 am
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Hi

A nice shot and it must have been a trip of a lifetime - great stuff

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