Challenges and Adaptations of Galapagos Tortoises

This chapter explores the challenges faced by Galapagos tortoises, such as invasive species and threats to their eggs and young, as well as their unique adaptations. It discusses the theory of how the tortoises arrived on the islands and their potential experience of island gigantism. The chapter also examines the relationship between tortoises and their environment, including their behavior, food sources, and physical characteristics.