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Galapagos giant tortoise

The giant tortoise is one of the most iconic animals of the Galapagos archipelago. In fact, the islands themselves were named after these turtles and despite centuries-long exploitation, you can easily encounter them in the wild these days, thanks to successful conservation efforts.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Isabela Island, Galápagos, Ecuador
Camera: Pixel 3
Copyright: © Tom Shlesinger