On February 20, 2026, 158 juvenile giant tortoises, each with DNA from the long-extinct Floreana giant tortoise species, were released on Floreana in the Galápagos archipelago. Researchers ...

For the first time in nearly two centuries, giant tortoises are roaming the volcanic landscapes of Floreana Island — a landmark moment in conservation and ecological restoration. According to a Feb.

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The Galápagos National Park led the release, which is part of the Floreana Ecological Restoration Project Conservationists hope the tortoises will help restore ecological functions and support native ...