Скачать или смотреть [49 RARE SPECIES] The Fernandina Island Galápagos tortoise is one of the rarest tortoise species

#viral #video #wildlife #fact #life #unknown #subscribe #spectacular The Fernandina Island Galápagos tortoise is one of the rarest tortoise species in the world, and was once thought to be extinct until a female specimen was discovered in 2019.

Adult Fernandina Island Galápagos tortoises can weigh up to 250 pounds (113 kg) and have a shell length of up to 5 feet (1.5 meters).

The species is known for its distinctive saddle-shaped shell, which rises high at the front and back and slopes down toward the middle.

Fernandina Island Galápagos tortoises are herbivores and primarily eat cacti, grasses, and other plant material found on the island.

The species is threatened by habitat loss, predation by introduced species, and hunting by humans. The few remaining individuals are currently under the protection of the Galápagos National Park, and conservation efforts are underway to help ensure their survival.