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Plastic Galapagos Tortoise ~
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	Plastic Galapagos Tortoise F1520 B150 - Plastic Galapagos Tortoise, 2 1/2 inches long US $2.50

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This exotic tortoise is one in our series of lively and lifelike plastic animals found in the Galapagos Islands. Its realistic shape and details will be enjoyed as part of a school project, diorama, plastic animal collection, as a party favor, or gift. Our plastic Galapagos tortoise measures 2-1/2 inches from beak to tail. Be sure to see our other tortoise toys and gifts.

The Galapagos tortoise is the largest living tortoise in the world. It is found only in the Galapagos Island chain. An adult male tortoise can weigh as much as 600 pounds. Its shell is made of bone and is fused with ribs to make up a rigid protective structure. The shape of the shell depends on which of the thirteen islands the tortoise lives. The shell is either dome-shaped, saddle-backed or almost flat, depending on how lush or dry the vegetation on the island is. The Galapagos Island tortoise eats a variety of grasses, cacti, vines or fruit and derive water primarily from the juices and sap of its food. It seems to roam and eat slowly in no apparent direction but, if it is interested in mating or seeking water, it can travel as much as 8 miles in a day. This amazing animal can live as long as 200 years. This animal is protected from hunting. There are only approximately 1500 pairs left. Years ago, its population was ravished by pirates who took many of them onto their sailing ships and stored them upside down as provision.