Are Galapagos Tortoises Solitary?

Are Galapagos Tortoises Solitary? On more lush islands, domed tortoises often congregate in social groups, whereas saddlebacks on drier islands prefer a more solitary existence. … Giant tortoises are known to have a mutualistic relationship with particular Galapagos finches that remove irritating ectoparasites. Do Galapagos tortoises live alone? When giant tortoises reach maturity, at about