Images from Galapagos: Tortoise After Feeding in the Galapaguera

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Tortoise After Feeding in the Galapaguera

Tortoise After Feeding in the Galapaguera

Location: San Cristobal Island, Galapagos, Ecuador
Date: 10 May 2003
The Galapagos Islands were named after the tortoises, which due to a lack of predators rose to the top of the food chain. While it's rare that a tortoise will actually be able to make a kill, it's not unheard of, especially if the animal being attacked is weak or sick. These guys had obviously been feeding off of this goat for several weeks when we found them. :)