C. Yes! As a matter of fact, the word "galápagos" means tortoise in Spanish.

The giant tortoise is so big that you can ride on its back. Before these tortoises became protected by strict laws, navigators captured them for food. The giant tortoises tasted delicious. They were stacked on their backs on top of each other in the ship's hold and could be kept alive for a year.

Also found on the Galápagos:

• The only penguins found on the equator.

• Prickly pears as tall as trees.