Article #245598
France 24 - World News
| Title | Giant tortoises make a comeback on Galapagos island | Source | France 24 - World News |
| Description | More than 150 giant tortoises have been reintroduced to Floreana Island in Ecuador's famed Galapagos archipelago where they disappeared more than a century ago, the environment ministry said Friday. Floreana was once home to some 20,000 giant tortoises, but whaling, a devastating fire, and relentless human exploitation led to their complete extinction on the island. | ||
| Link | https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260221-giant-tortoises-make-comeback-galapagos-island-floreana | Published At | 2026-02-21 04:44:02 (1 week ago) |
| Created At | 2026-02-21 04:54:24 | Updated At | 2026-02-21 05:10:24 |