how big is a tortoise on galapagos island
The Galapagos tortoise has the shape of a saddle. the word Galapago means tortoise in Spanish it derives from the word for saddle, referring to the distinctive saddle-like sheâ¦ll of some of the tortoises. The Giant Galapagos tortoise can weigh up to 250 kg. and measure 6 feet from head to tail.    The Galapagos tortoise has a very large shell made of bone. The shell can be domed or saddle-backed. Domed shells are found on tortoises that live in areas with lush vegetation.