Island tortoise gigantism

What experts have said about Island tortoise gigantism

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1. Forrest GalantePositiveJul 28, 2026· The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks

   Predator-free islands with abundant resources drive tortoises toward larger body sizes.

   “No predators. Unlimited resources. Yeah. So all of a sudden, you know, you're a little tortoise that's this big, and every time you get to this big, something spots you from the air and eats you or whatever it happens to be. But now you're stuck on an island with all the grass and fruit you could ever eat and nobody wants to eat you. So you just get bigger and bigger”

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