February 20, 2026
Galapagos park releases 158 juvenile hybrid tortoises on Floreana to restore the ecosystem
Nearly 150 years after the last giant tortoises were removed from Floreana Island in Ecuador's Galapagos archipelago, the species made a comeback Friday, when dozens of juvenile hybrids were released to begin restoring the island's depleted ecosystem.
TL;DR
- Giant tortoises have returned to Floreana Island after nearly 150 years.
- Dozens of juvenile hybrid tortoises were released on Friday.
- The release aims to begin restoring the island's depleted ecosystem.
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