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Giant Tortoises
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- Where is it found: In the wild at Isabela, Pinzón, La Pinta, Santiago, Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal and Española.
- When is it found: All year round.
- Interesting fact: The largest living species of tortoise, reaching weights of over 400kg and lengths of 1.8mt.
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Galapagos Green Turtle
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- Where is it found: Can be found on most islands in the archipelago.
- When is it found: The prime season for nesting is from December to June.
- Interesting fact: Males never leave the sea, but females come ashore on beaches to nest and lay eggs on several of the islands.
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Galapagos Land Iguana
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- Where is it found: Endemic to the Galapagos Islands, is primarily found on the islands of Fernandina, Isabela, Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Hood and South Plaza.
- When is it found: All year round.
- Interesting fact: They enjoy a symbiotic relationship with birds; the birds remove parasites and ticks, providing relief to the iguanas and food for the birds.
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Marine Iguana
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- Where is it found: Can be found on most islands in the archipelago, at the shoreline.
- When is it found: All year round.
- Interesting fact: Found only on the Galapagos Islands, has the unique ability to live and forage in the sea.
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Lava lizard
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- Where is it found: Can be found on most islands in the archipelago.
- When is it found: All year round.
- Interesting fact: There are at least 28 species, including seven which are endemic to the Galapagos Islands.
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source: http://www.galapagosislands.com/
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