Galápagos Tortoise
Chelonoidis niger
Turtles & TortoisesMedium
A giant tortoise with a huge dome shell and thick elephant-like legs.
🌍 Where it lives
Grasslands and volcano slopes on the Galápagos Islands.
🍽️ What it eats
Grass, cactus and leaves.
3 fun facts
- They can weigh as much as two grown-ups.
- They nap for up to 16 hours a day.
- They can go a long time without food or water.
