Santa Cruz Island
Can you believe that this is how Galapagos giant tortoises fight? Indeed it is. Stretching out their necks they arrange their little quarrels. It is a very peaceful approach to establishing territoriality. I wish that all creatures fought the same way; just showing off their necks!
These are two of the six males that live together in one of the many corrals at the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island. They are not part of any breeding program, because they all belong to different islands; they are assorted subspecies of giant tortoises. However they are still very important for the Park and the Station. Thanks to these animals we learn more every day about tortoise behavior. By visiting them, school kids from Puerto Ayora have a chance to know the species that gave their name to this archipelago. Learning about the inhabitants of these islands, they will be aware of their importance. They will always take care of Galapagos and its animals.
Can you believe that this is how Galapagos giant tortoises fight? Indeed it is. Stretching out their necks they arrange their little quarrels. It is a very peaceful approach to establishing territoriality. I wish that all creatures fought the same way; just showing off their necks!
These are two of the six males that live together in one of the many corrals at the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island. They are not part of any breeding program, because they all belong to different islands; they are assorted subspecies of giant tortoises. However they are still very important for the Park and the Station. Thanks to these animals we learn more every day about tortoise behavior. By visiting them, school kids from Puerto Ayora have a chance to know the species that gave their name to this archipelago. Learning about the inhabitants of these islands, they will be aware of their importance. They will always take care of Galapagos and its animals.
