By Susana Madera Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, Sep 16 (EFE).- The Fernandina Island Galapagos tortoise had not been seen in more than a century when a middle-aged female was surprisingly discovered in 2019, offering scientists hope that this long-living reptile species could be saved from extinction. Now an expedition has been planned on that remote Pacific …
The Fernandina Island Galapagos tortoise had not been seen in more than a century when a middle-aged female was surprisingly discovered in 2019, offering scientists hope that this long-living reptile . Scientists seek out mate for only known Fernandina Island Galapagos tortoise | Outstanding | English edition | Agencia EFE
In addition to Santiago island, the Galapagos land iguana (Conolophus subcristatus) is found on Fernandina, Isabela, Santa Cruz, North Seymour, Baltra, and South Plaza islands.
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