Galápagos Tortoise
Chelonoidis niger
Reptiles and AmphibiansConservation: Varies by species
Galápagos tortoises are the largest tortoises, weighing over 500 pounds and living more than 100 years. Shell shape varies by island, and they inspired Darwin's thinking on evolution.
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