Most physicians today believe that liver hemangiomas are hereditary, with the tendency to form these benign tumors being present at birth. The tumors take the form of a tangle or clump of blood vessel tissue. However, they are not associated with any known blood disorders, nor are they a sign of other liver disease.
CONTACT US. The Galapagos Islands, paradise of evolution, is located 1,000 km (600 miles) from the coastline of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean. Of volcanic origin and crossed by the equatorial line, they are one of the most famous National Parks of the world due to their unique characteristics.ONTACT US. The Galapagos Islands, paradise of evolution, is located 1,000 km (600 miles) from the coastline of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean. Of volcanic origin and crossed by the equatorial line, they are one of the most famous National Parks of the world due to their unique characteristics.
There are several different kinds of tortoises, but the commonly recognized giant Galapagos tortoise is native to the Galapagos islands. The Galapagos Islands are located off the coast of South America in the Pacific Ocean. Galapagos tortoises are characterized by their large size and long lifespans. The average Galapagos tortoise reaches 4 feet in size, weighs 475 pounds and can live upwards of 100 years. As of 2014, Galapagos tortoises are an endangered species.The United States is home to the much smaller desert tortoise.