Galapagos Tortoises Research Paper

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The Galapagos Island is apart of Ecuador that caused by the volcanic eruption and lava accumulation of many years ago, It’s a paradise for most adventurer. On the Galapagos have a many creatures and species even though plants and animals. So they are not in another islands and we have an example to show you all. “Galapagos tortoises” are known to be the biggest and oldest tortoises in the world. The average life span of these tortoises are 170 years or more because they are listed as endangered species, the conversation of these Galapagos tortoises very strict. Another type of animals that’s interesting is “Galapagos penguin” these penguins is the only penguin that lives in a warm climate. These penguins can be found one place in the world.

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