A giant tortoise (Geochelone nigra) hatched one and a half months from date of photo with giant tortoise egg for scale at Giant Tortoise Breeding Center on Isabela island in the Galapagos Archipelago. Tortoises will grow to be over 400 pounds when fully mature.

Giant tortoise hatchling

Credit: Lucy Schroeder

Digital Credit: Lucy Schroeder

Publisher: Michigan State University

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Description: A giant tortoise (Geochelone nigra) hatched one and a half months from date of photo with giant tortoise egg for scale at Giant Tortoise Breeding Center on Isabela island in the Galapagos Archipelago. Tortoises will grow to be over 400 pounds when fully mature.

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