Giant Tortoises (IMAGE)

Ecological Society of America

Giant Tortoises

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Galapagos giant tortoises are sometimes called gardeners of the Galapagos because they are responsible for long-distance seed dispersal. Their migration is key for many tree and plant species' survival.

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Photo courtesy of Guillame Bastille-Rousseau.

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Photo courtesy of Guillame Bastille-Rousseau.

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