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Word: Galapagos Tortoise
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Galapagos is spanish for the large land tortoises that live in the Galapagos Islands.

The Galapagos Tortoise is found only in the Galapagos Islands and is the largest tortoise in the world.

The Galapagos Tortoise grows for 30 to 40 years, reaching almost five feet (1.5 m). They weigh about 500 pounds (225 kgs)!

The oldest Galapagos Tortoise on record was 152 years old!

There are approximately 15,000 Galapagos Tortoises left today in the Galapagos Islands.

The Galapagos Tortoises is on the endangered species list.

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