Celebrating Darwin

celebration of the life and legacy of Charles Darwin 200th anniversary theory of evolution and revolutionized scientific thought
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Tortoises of the Galápagos
Ten subspecies of these giant reptiles still exist in the Galápagos. Those found in lush habitats with ample vegetation near the ground tend to have short legs and dome-shaped shells, while those in drier environs have longer legs and "saddleback" shells that enable them to stretch up their neck to reach food.

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