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NatureOne small ahaBird, fish or reptile

These giant land reptiles are native to the Pacific archipelago whose name comes from a Spanish word for saddle.

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Your new ahaGalápagos Tortoise

Galápagos tortoises rank among Earth's longest-lived animals, with some individuals surpassing 100 years. Source: Galápagos tortoise ↗

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