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REPTILES PLANTS LARGEST GALÁPAGOS SLEEP SLOWLY
Long ago, these giant reptiles lived in many places around the world. Sadly, because they move so _______________, they were easily hunted to near extinction. Today, most of the remaining giant tortoises live on the _____________________ Islands. 18 Use the code to unlock amazing facts about these incredible creatures! WHERE DO THESE GIANT TORTOISES LIVE? Giant tortoises are some of the biggest _______________ on Earth. The _________________ giant tortoise ever recorded weighed 919 pounds (417 kg) and measured more than 4 feet long! HOW BIG ARE GIANT TORTOISES? 16 14 13
ARE GIANT TORTOISES DANGEROUS?
Not at all. In fact, some people call them gentle giants. They only eat ____________, making them herbivores . And, they love to _____________. Sometimes, they sleep 16 hours a day! 17 15
A giant tortoise can go a year without eating or drinking! Follow the maze to find a sweet patch of the giant tortoise’s favorite grass. NO FOOD? NO PROBLEM!
Hold this page up to a mirror to read a surprising fact about tortoise teeth. TORTOISE TEETH
There is no such
thing as tortoise teeth!
Tortoises tear
up and “chew” with their strong beaks.
Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Follow simple written instructions.
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