giant tortoise
noun
: any of various large long-lived herbivorous land tortoises (genus Geochelone) formerly common on the islands of the western Indian Ocean and on the Galápagos Islands
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The Galapagos giant tortoise can weigh up to 550 pounds, which is as much as a brown bear.
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Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 15 July 2024
After a short summer season sailing around Corsica, the catamaran will move to this Indian Ocean archipelago known for its steady winds, gorgeous beaches, and charismatic giant tortoises.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2024
By Anvita Patwardhan Charles Darwin found inspiration for his theory of evolution in birds’ beaks, giant tortoise shells—and language.
—Anvita Patwardhan, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2024
Highlights include the Galápagos giant tortoise, marine iguana, and blue-footed booby.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2024
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Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 15 July 2024
After a short summer season sailing around Corsica, the catamaran will move to this Indian Ocean archipelago known for its steady winds, gorgeous beaches, and charismatic giant tortoises.
—Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2024
By Anvita Patwardhan Charles Darwin found inspiration for his theory of evolution in birds’ beaks, giant tortoise shells—and language.
—Anvita Patwardhan, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2024
Highlights include the Galápagos giant tortoise, marine iguana, and blue-footed booby.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2024
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