Charles Darwin Research Station

Giant tortoises are the longest-lived of all vertebrates, averaging over 100 years. The oldest on record lived to be 152.

There are now only 11 types of giant tortoises left in the Galápagos, down from 15 when Darwin arrived. Hunted as food by pirates, whalers, and merchantmen during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, more than 100,000 tortoises are estimated to have been killed off.
Giant tortoises are the longest-lived of all vertebrates, averaging over 100 years. The oldest on record lived to be 152.

There are now only 11 types of giant tortoises left in the Galápagos, down from 15 when Darwin arrived. Hunted as food by pirates, whalers, and merchantmen during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, more than 100,000 tortoises are estimated to have been killed off.
Giant Tortoise
Giant tortoises having a bite to eat at the Charles Darwin Research Center in San Pedro, Galapagos. The center has tortoises at all stages of their development and is an absolute must see for any trip to the Galapagos #gianttortoise #conservation #ecuador


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Hotel Fiesta

Hotel Fiesta

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Calle Moises Brito y Juan Montalvo Puerto Ayora Galapagos
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El Barranco Galapagos

El Barranco Galapagos

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Los colonos Puerto Ayora Galapagos
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Finch Bay Galapagos Hotel

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Barrio Punta Estrada Puerto Ayora Galapagos
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Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge

Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge

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Blu Galapagos Sustainable Waterfront Lodge
Hotel Cucuve

Hotel Cucuve

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Fernandina Hotel & Spa Galápagos

Fernandina Hotel & Spa Galápagos

3 out of 5
18 de Febrero y Seymour Puerto Ayora Islas Galápagos
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Galapagos Dreams

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Galapagos Verde Azul

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Posada del Mar

Posada del Mar

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Thomas de Berlanga 217 y Av. Baltra Puerto Ayora Islas Galápagos
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