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Chelonoidis nigra porteri
Taken on Santa Cruz Island at El Chato Tortoise preserve
Large clearing surrounded by tropical forests; pools of water allow the tortoises to wallow and drink
Species endemic to the Galapagos; subspecies endemic to Santa Cruz Island
Spotted on May 21, 2009
Submitted on Apr 1, 2011
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