Western Santa Cruz tortoise
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western-santa-cruz-tortoise-302-8185909
title:
Western Santa Cruz tortoise
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The western Santa Cruz tortoise is a subspecies of Galápagos tortoise endemic to Santa Cruz Island in the Galápagos. They are found only on the southwestern slopes of the island, with an estimated range of 141 sq. kilometers. There are approximately 3400 individuals in the wild, and have seen rising numbers in population, despite being critically endangered. MtDNA evidence shows that there are actually three genetically distinct populations on Santa Cruz Island. They are characterised by a black
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Subspecies of turtle
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Santa_Cruz_tortoise
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2024-03-13T15:04:44Z
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