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The author calls the Galapagos Islands 'an unusual place' because some of the endangered species of _____________ are found here.
  1. giant tortoises
  2. birds
  3. small tortoises
  4. giant reptiles

A
small tortoises
B
giant reptiles
C
birds
D
giant tortoises
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The correct option is B giant tortoises
The first paragraph of the passage tells us that the Galapagos islands are one of the unusual places in the world as they are home to some of the last giant tortoises left on earth. So, the correct answer is option B) giant tortoises.

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