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Giant tortoises take first steps on Galápagos island after nearly 200 years

More than 150 giant tortoises have been reintroduced to Floreana Island in Ecuador’s famed Galápagos archipelago, where they disappeared more than a century ago. It marks a major step in a reintroduction program aimed at restoring a lineage that disappeared locally in the 19th century. According to the environment ministry, genetic research enabled the breeding programme and will allow a phased return of tortoises based on technical criteria. The release is also intended to lay the groundwork for reintroducing up to 12 endemic species considered locally extinct on the island.

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venerdì 20 febbraio 2026·theguardian.com
Floreana giant tortoise reintroduced to Galápagos island after almost 200 years
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sabato 21 febbraio 2026·liberoquotidiano.it
Galapagos, la liberazione di 158 tartarughe sull'isola Floreana | Libero Quotidiano.it
Quasi 150 anni dopo che le ultime tartarughe giganti furono rimosse dall’isola Floreana nell’arcipelago delle Galápagos in Ecuador, la specie è tornata alla ribalta venerdì,…

Floreana giant tortoise reintroduced to Galápagos island after almost 200 years

Galapagos, la liberazione di 158 tartarughe sull'isola Floreana | Libero Quotidiano.it

Giant tortoises return to Galápagos island after nearly 200 years

Giant tortoises take first steps on Galápagos island after nearly 200 years