Giant tortoise thought to be extinct 112 years ago found on Galapagos Island Asha C. Gilbert, USA TODAY
Tortoise thought to be extinct for 112 years found in Galápagos
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The search is on for a mate for a giant tortoise thought to be extinct a century ago.
Earlier this week, scientists at Yale University confirmed a giant female tortoise found in the Galapagos Islands was of a species last reported 112 years ago and thought to be lost forever, Galapagos Conservancy said in a news release.
The tortoise was discovered on Fernandina Island during a 2019 expedition of the Galapagos National Park Directorate and Galapagos Conservancy.
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Biden to Add $1 Billion to Help Communities Prepare for Extreme Weather, Other Natural Disasters
The Weather Channel 1 hr ago Ron Brackett
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President Joe Biden is expected to announce an additional $1 billion in funding to help communities prepare for extreme weather events and other natural disasters.
The Washington Post reports Biden will announce the additional money Monday afternoon during a visit to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s headquarters, where he will also be briefed on the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season.
The $1 billion will double the amount going to the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program. The BRIC program provides grants to communities for hazard mitigation projects that reduce the risks from disasters and natural hazards, according to FEMA.