GALAPAGUS TORTOISE

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Catalog ID: 48 Galápagos tortoise, Dubbo Zoo. 2014-11-11

GALAPAGUS TORTOISE

Pen and ink drawing on Fabriano watercolour paper. 115 x 170 mm. Mounted on acid-free black card. 210 x 300 mm. Unframed

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Renowned for their contribution to the development of Darwin’s theory of natural selection, little is actually known about their origin and evolutionary history. We do know they practice reciprocity, being relieved of ticks and other parasites by finches in exchange for an easy meal.