Galapagos

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The Galapagos tortoises I care for at the St. Louis Zoo! The sweetest and most personable torts I've ever come across. (Pebbles is the best)

 

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awe

 

[Yvonne G]

The picture of the tortoise's face, the first picture? That's an Aldabra tortoise. The galapagos tortoise's eyes are in line with his nostrils, while the Aldab's nostrils are below the eyes.

In fact, looking at the pictures again, I see that the one whose neck is being stroked is also an Aldabra.

You are so lucky to be able to care for these giants. Wonderful creatures!

 

[bouaboua]

The picture of the tortoise's face, the first picture? That's an Aldabra tortoise. The galapagos tortoise's eyes are in line with his nostrils, while the Aldab's nostrils are below the eyes.

In fact, looking at the pictures again, I see that the one whose neck is being stroked is also an Aldabra.

 

[SeeShmemilyPlay]

The picture of the tortoise's face, the first picture? That's an Aldabra tortoise. The galapagos tortoise's eyes are in line with his nostrils, while the Aldab's nostrils are below the eyes.

In fact, looking at the pictures again, I see that the one whose neck is being stroked is also an Aldabra.

You are so lucky to be able to care for these giants. Wonderful creatures!

Thank you for the correction! This is very true. The Galapagos and Aldabra are in the same enclosure and I often just refer to them as the former because people tend to recognize the name more often and see them as "close enough."

 

[Yvonne G]

I think the Galop has a much prettier face. The pictures Steven shows above are of a Galop we saw this past week-end at the Triple T Ranch.

 

[bouaboua]

And we are welcomes you to the forum.

Soooooooo looking forward to read and see more of your posting about those beauties under your care.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

That face looks like E.T.

 

[sapphira80]

Too cute! Thanks for sharing!

 

[wellington]

I think the Galop has a much prettier face. The pictures Steven shows above are of a Galop we saw this past week-end at the Triple T Ranch.

Really, I think the Aldabras are much cuter and friendlier looking. The Galops seem to almost always have goop in the corners of their eyes, ick and not as cute, more grumpy looking.

 

[wellington]

Thanks for sharing. I was a,little worried that the Zoo didn't know what they were. Glad it was just you. Always share pics, we love pics

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

Beautiful photos.
More please!!!

 

[N2TORTS]

Really, I think the Aldabras are much cuter and friendlier looking. The Galops seem to almost always have goop in the corners of their eyes, ick and not as cute, more grumpy looking.

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and for the OP ...great pics ...thanks for sharing!

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

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and for the OP ...great pics ...thanks for sharing!

Good response!
Lovely face.

 

[wellington]

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and for the OP ...great pics ...thanks for sharing!

Now, you know I'm not talking about your little cutie. But, when he gets bigger, I don't want to see any eye goop

 

[bouaboua]

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and for the OP ...great pics ...thanks for sharing!

This one...... is one of the reason we love to come see you! ! ! ! ! !