Charles Darwin's visit to the Galapagos Islands contributed greatly to him discovering evolution by natural selection. The islands are also well known for its giant tortoises, and Charles Darwin apparently had a few as pets. One of them was apparently called Harriet, and she lived to the age of 175. She passed away in 2006 at a zoo in Australia.
I wonder, why did he live such a little bit.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that! It's very interesting.
ReplyDeleteI knew they lived a long time.
ReplyDeleteIt fascinates me that they live so long. What incredible creatures they are.
ReplyDeleteI've always believed "you are what you eat." I wonder what turtles eat, old people?
ReplyDeleteGoodness, what a great age! I have seen them in zoos. I wonder how old theirs are. Must check if the National Zoo has any.
ReplyDeleteDamn, 175. That turtle saw a lot in its life
ReplyDeleteI think those tortoises are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMight she have lived longer had she been free? Oh well.
ReplyDeleteThey are pretty, but I can't imagine that being a very cuddly pet!
ReplyDeleteShe looks pretty good for her age.
ReplyDeleteCould out live 2 owners
ReplyDeleteJust wow, what they have lived through!
ReplyDeleteI always like seeing them at the zoo!
ReplyDeleteyep, they and crocodiles never die naturally. We have a crocodile in our Zoo who has been there even before the WW2!
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