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Despite being unable to swim, tortoises are able to survive long periods adrift at sea because they can survive months without food or fresh water. Tortoises have been known to survive oceanic dispersals of more than 740 km. [26] Once on islands tortoises faced few predators or competitors and could grow to large sizes and become the dominant ...
These tortoises can weigh as much as 417 kg (919 lb) and can grow to be 1.3 m (4 ft 3 in) long. Giant tortoises originally made their way to islands from the mainland via oceanic dispersal. Tortoises are aided in such dispersal by their ability to float with their heads up and to survive for up to six months without food or fresh water. [3]
It is the largest living species of tortoise, and can weigh up to 417 kg (919 lb). [2] They are also the largest extant terrestrial cold-blooded animals . [3] With lifespans in the wild of over 100 years, it is one of the longest-lived vertebrates. Captive Galapagos tortoises can live up to 177 years. [4]
These giant tortoises are champions of retirement and can easily live to more than 100 years old! In fact, the oldest living tortoise is still going strong. Jonathan, a Seychelles giant tortoise ...
Male giant tortoises can weigh up to 550 pounds or more, though the females are slightly smaller at 350 pounds. Jonathan’s Early Years We don’t know much about Jonathan’s early days.
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[citation needed] Galápagos tortoises are herbivores, they fed primarily on greens, grasses, native fruit, and cactus pads. They drank large quantities of water, which they could store in their bodies for long periods of time for later use. They can reportedly survive up to six months without food or water. [14]
Desert tortoises can grow to 10–15 cm (4–6 in) in height. They can range in weight from 8 to 15 pounds, or 3.5 kg to 7 kg. [14] The front limbs have sharp, claw-like scales and are flattened for digging. Back legs are skinnier and very long. [citation needed]