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Chelonoidis is a genus of land tortoises belonging to the family Testudinidae. This genus includes several species of giant tortoises, particularly famous for their presence in the Galapagos Islands, as well as other species that inhabit South America. Chelonoidis species are characterized by their large size, domed shells, and robust legs adapted for terrestrial life.

In the Galapagos Islands, Chelonoidis species are well known for their important role in the ecosystem and their influence on Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. There are several living species of this genus, each adapted to the different islands of the archipelago, which has led to variations in shell size and morphology of the tortoises. Some of the most notable species from the Galapagos include Chelonoidis porteri, Chelonoidis becki, Chelonoidis vandenburghi, Chelonoidis hoodensis, and Chelonoidis donfaustoi, among others. Each of these species has its own geographic distribution and adaptive characteristics, depending on the climatic conditions and vegetation available in its environment.

In addition to the species from the Galapagos Islands, there are other tortoises of the genus Chelonoidis that inhabit regions of South America. One example is Chelonoidis carbonarius, commonly known as the carbonarian tortoise or morrocoy, which inhabits tropical forest and savannah areas of South America. Another species, Chelonoidis chilensis, known as the Chaco tortoise, inhabits the dry regions of the South American Chaco.

The tortoises of this genus usually have herbivorous diets, feeding mainly on grasses, leaves, fruits and flowers. In the case of the Galapagos species, some can also supplement their diet with cacti and other succulent plants, allowing them to survive on arid islands with limited resources.

Chelonoidis is a genus that has faced significant threats, mainly from indiscriminate hunting, the introduction of invasive species into its habitat, such as goats and rats, and the destruction of its nesting areas. However, thanks to conservation efforts, especially in the Galapagos Islands, some species of giant tortoises have experienced a gradual recovery.

Approximate measurements of the Tortoise:
  • Complete 1:16 scale
    • Length 94 mm
    • Height 52 mm
    • Width 65 mm
    • Carapace length 77 mm
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Collector's item ; Hyper-realistic replica, highly detailed and with a high degree of scientific precision.

Made to scale, prototyped in resin and with a scenic base in most of the models offered. If you like miniatures, both for collecting and for painting, we offer you a wide variety of scale replicas; All of them related to dinosaurs, extinct prehistoric fauna and current fauna.

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We are authorized distributors of all the replicas and figures we offer. We use 3D printers with 8K - 14K resolution, and high-quality resins with additives to improve hardness and flexibility, thus offering replicas of impeccable quality.

Different scales will be used to make the replicas (depending on the size of the species), although we are open to making other suggested scales upon request as long as they fit in our printing trays, for which you will have to contact us via email and request the required size.

Replicas are supplied with the option of airbrush priming in dark grey. If you require another colour, please let us know which one you prefer in the box with special instructions for the seller. Without priming, we do not guarantee that the resin will accept paint.
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Complete replica (one piece): We supply complete replicas in those models that are small, and models that are medium, large or not very bulky, will have the prerogative of being presented as a complete replica or assembly kit as the case may be.
Complete replicas will be supplied separately from their base.

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The indicated replicas (generally composed of base, head, body and tail) will come prepared for the subsequent assembly that will be required by the client, by sanding, putty, adhesive or technique chosen by the client.

All replicas are thoroughly inspected before shipping and will be carefully packaged to prevent damage during transport.

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The poses of the models aim to represent each character in the most scientifically viable way, thus revealing the life and customs of prehistoric and modern fauna.

Each character has its own personality and develops in different life scenarios; birth, adolescence and play, hunting, feeding, fighting, courtship, death and many other scenes from their daily life, always from the creative perspective of their designers.

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All orders are individually prepared on the cutter for subsequent prototyping, obtaining a resin part that will require post-processing by manual and ultrasonic cleaning, support removal, ultraviolet curing, labeling and packaging.

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