Tortoise (Galapagos Tortoise By Jonathan (ZTU ))

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Galapagos Tortoise By Jonathan (ZTU)

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Author: Jonathan

Keywords: real animals

Originally released: May 2002
Current ztu_galapagostortoise.ZTD dated 21 May 2002

File Size: 280kb

Compatibility: All Game Versions

Description: Part of the ZTU Collection

One of the first user created animals. This turtle will look great and your zoos although it has a little bug, it lays baby flamingo's instead of the baby turtles.

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Additional info:

ztu_galapagostortoise.ZTD                                         uca: 2B290026 dated 17 March 2002

Results From Configuration Checking:

2b290026.uca date: Sun Mar 17 16:03:54 2002
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Animal Type: 2B290026

Galàpagos tortoise

The Galàpagos tortoise or commonly known as the Giant tortoise. Two huge
endangered species of tortoise found on the Aldabra Atoll in the Indian Ocean
and on the Galápagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific. Both the
Aldabran tortoise and the Galápagos tortoise, the latter made famous by
Charles Darwin, can reach lengths in excess of 1 m (3½ ft) and weigh over 250
kg (551 lb). Reptiles of this size are likely to be very old, as growth is
very slow; records exist of tortoises reaching 150 years of age. The tortoise
is now rare because of human slaughter of the animals, the destruction of its
habitat, and the introduction of animals that feed on the young tortoises and
compete for food with the adults. During the 19th century in particular, giant
tortoises were heavily hunted by sailors, as a source of fresh meat, both
while visiting islands and to take away on long voyages. The tortoises have
been known to survive as long as 14 months without food or water.            
                                                                             
                                                                   In the
Galápagos the giant tortoises have evolved different shell, or carapace,
shapes on the various islands. This is a result of variations in habitat and
the plants they eat. On those islands with limited food resources, smaller
tortoises have evolved. They have shells elevated above the neck and long legs
which allow them to reach slightly higher vegetation. Two island forms are
known to be extinct and a third is reduced to a single animal, "Lonesome
George", the only remaining tortoise from Isla Pinta, who now resides at the
Charles Darwin Research Station. Hope for the survival of giant tortoises
relies upon continued worldwide protection and the success of the captive
breeding programme instigated over 20 years ago at the Darwin station. Female
tortoises lay up to 17 eggs in a 30-cm (12-in) hole and the young dig out on
their own. Many captive-born tortoises have already been returned to the wild.

Animal Characteristics:

Habitat: Savannah; Location: Africa
This animal does not breed.

Exhibit Preferences:

Foliage:
Acacia Caffra Tree, Thorn Acacia Tree, Thorn Bush, Tall Grass
Sigillaria Tree (DD), Senegal Date Palm (ES)

Rocks:
Medium Savannah Rock (DD), Termite Mound (ES)

Exhibit Construction:

Number of animals allowed per exhibit: 2-20 with 15 squares for each adult.

Exhibit size (for 2 adults): 30 grid squares

Terrain (for exhibit with 30 grid squares):
12 Savannah Grass, 9 Sand, 6 Dirt, 3 Fresh Water

Foliage (for exhibit with 30 grid squares):
1 grid square should contain foliage.
Foliage that would give the most happiness: Acacia Caffra Tree
Since this is a small plant, greatest happiness will occur
if the grid square contains 4 of this plant.

Rocks (for exhibit with 30 grid squares):
1 Medium Savannah Rock (DD), which is its most liked rock.