Galapagos Giant Tortoise

Ana
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I love turtles! I always had them as pets growing up. This one is called a Galapagos Giant Tortoise. It eats mostly grasses and can live to be 170 years old, yes, 170! What stories he could tell in his lifetime.

Photo Location
Columbia ,SC Zoo

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Sandi/Poor But Proud
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September 14, 20170 found this helpful

My mom and I "rode" one at the Honolulu Zoo in 1960! Oh to have had some cell phones then. They are amazing.

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Ana
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September 14, 20170 found this helpful

That may be still ALIVE! They live much longer than humans!

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cybergrannie
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September 15, 20170 found this helpful

These are marvelous creatures. Maybe they hold the secret to living a long life - take it easy and don't worry..

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Ana
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September 15, 20170 found this helpful

You are CORRECT! They take there time and enjoy life!

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