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Archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, part of Ecuador since 1832
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science Feb 20, 2026, 10:37 PM
Conservationists restore giant tortoises to Floreana Island - 158 juvenile hybrid tortoises were released on Floreana Island in Ecuador.
- These hybrids possess significant genetic lineage from the extinct species.
- This initiative aims to restore the island’s ecosystem and promote biodiversity.
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science Feb 20, 2026, 10:37 PM
Galapagos National Park releases juvenile hybrid tortoises to restore ecosystem - 158 juvenile hybrid tortoises were released on Floreana Island to restore the ecosystem.
- The tortoises carry a significant genetic component of the extinct Chelonoidis niger species.
- This release is part of a larger plan to gradually introduce 700 tortoises over time.
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