Giant tortoises make a comeback on Galapagos island
France 24
by FRANCE 24February 21, 2026
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.
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Originally published on France 24 on 2/21/2026