Galapagos Turtle

Galapagos 
Turtle

Tortoise

Geochelone elephantopus. Sounds like something you would hear at a United Nations meeting. Right? Well it's actually the scientific name for one of the longest living animals on Earth. The Galapagos turtle. This unusual animal is one of many that cal ls the Galapagos Islands home. These turtles can weigh up to 681 pounds and live more than 100 years.