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Reptiles
Galapagos Tortoise
Chelonoidis nigra
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- 100-150 years
- Weight
- 150-250 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The Galapagos Tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) is a herbivore species found in Galapagos Islands. It typically lives 100-150 years, weighing around 150-250 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the galapagos tortoise: Galapagos tortoises can live without food or water for up to a year.
Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates covered in scales, ranging from tiny geckos to massive crocodiles. Most reptiles lay eggs and rely on their environment to regulate body temperature.