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17-NOV-2012 Dick Keely

Giant Tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra)

Santa-Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands

The Galápagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) is the largest living species of tortoise and 10th-heaviest living reptile, reaching weights of over 400 kg (880 lb) and lengths of over 1.8 meters (5.9 ft). With life spans in the wild of over 100 years, it is one of the longest-lived vertebrates. A captive individual lived at least 170 years. Reference: Wikipedia

Nikon D800E ,AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
1/125s f/18.0 at 300.0mm iso1600 full exif

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