A very large tortoise with a long lifespan, occurring on several tropical oceanic islands.
象龟
Genus Geochelone, family Testudinidae: G. nigra (Galapagos Islands) and G. gigantea (Aldabra and the Seychelles)
Example sentencesExamples
The third aquarium would house more than 50 species of freshwater sharks and rays, as well as enclosures for Komodo dragons and giant tortoises.
This past year, I decided to return to the Galapagos for an intense four-month photo session among old friends such as giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies.
Darwin also learned that locals could tell from which islands giant tortoises had come by the shapes of the reptiles' shells.
At least six species, including a giant tortoise, are represented.
They are home to sea lions, penguins, flamingos, iguanas, giant tortoises, and many other animals.
Definition of giant tortoise in US English:
giant tortoise
noun
A very large tortoise with a long lifespan, occurring on several tropical oceanic islands.
象龟
Genus Geochelone, family Testudinidae: G. nigra (Galapagos Islands) and G. gigantea (Aldabra and the Seychelles)
Example sentencesExamples
This past year, I decided to return to the Galapagos for an intense four-month photo session among old friends such as giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies.
The third aquarium would house more than 50 species of freshwater sharks and rays, as well as enclosures for Komodo dragons and giant tortoises.
At least six species, including a giant tortoise, are represented.
Darwin also learned that locals could tell from which islands giant tortoises had come by the shapes of the reptiles' shells.
They are home to sea lions, penguins, flamingos, iguanas, giant tortoises, and many other animals.