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The name of the Galapagos comes from the giant tortoises that live there. Is it true or false ?

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True.

The islands were named "Insulae de los Galopegos" (Islands of the Tortoises) in reference to the giant tortoises found there.

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yes i believe that the name come from the giant tortoises their so true

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