Here is a turtle from the Tortoise Reserve El Chato, on the Santa Cruz Island of the Galapagos. Galapagos giant tortoises can measure between 1.20 m and 1.50 m. They are a very fragile specie even if their average weigh is 220 kg (422 kg is the record!). Their life expectancy can be between 150 years to 200 years, but all will not be able to reach this age if they are not protected.