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The Galapagos Islands and many of their unique creatures are at risk from warming waters
5 months, 1 week ago

The Galapagos Islands and many of their unique creatures are at risk from warming waters

Associated Press  

GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS, Ecuador — Warm morning light reflects from the remains of a natural rock arch near Darwin Island, one of the most remote islands in the Galapagos. A whale shark swims through the waters off of Wolf Island, Ecuador, next to Enrique “Quike” Moran, a local naturalist from Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador in the Galapagos on Sunday, June 9, …

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‘Fantastic’ giant tortoise believed extinct for a century found alive in the Galápagos
2 years, 6 months ago

‘Fantastic’ giant tortoise believed extinct for a century found alive in the Galápagos

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The existence of the Fernandina Island giant tortoise …

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Giant tortoise species feared extinct for 113 years seen on remote Galapagos island
5 years, 10 months ago

Giant tortoise species feared extinct for 113 years seen on remote Galapagos island

Firstpost  

The only other living member of the tortoise species was seen in 1906, according to conservationists. A living member of a species of tortoise that hasn’t been seen in over 110 years and feared to be extinct was found in a remote part of the Galapagos island of Fernandina. An adult female Chelonoidis phantasticus, also known as the Fernandina Giant …

Species Island Tortoise Galapagos Fernandina
Tortoise feared extinct found on remote Galapagos island
5 years, 10 months ago

Tortoise feared extinct found on remote Galapagos island

Associated Press  

LIMA, Peru — A living member of species of tortoise not seen in more than 110 years and feared to be extinct has been found in a remote part of the Galapagos island of Fernandina. An adult female Chelonoidis phantasticus, also known as the Fernandina Giant Tortoise, was spotted Sunday by a joint expedition of the Galapagos National Park and …

Species Island Tortoise Galapagos Fernandina Feared Extinct
Giant tortoise believed extinct for 100 years discovered in Galapagos
5 years, 10 months ago

Giant tortoise believed extinct for 100 years discovered in Galapagos

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A species of giant tortoise thought to be extinct for over a hundred years has …

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