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A turtle considered extinct 100 years ago in Galapagos is still in existence says Ecuador

Giant tortoise found in Galapagos is from species previously considered extinct, Ecuador confirms

Giant tortoise found in Galapagos is from species previously considered extinct, Ecuador confirms Ecuador confirmed on Tuesday that a giant tortoise found in 2019 in the Galapagos Islands is a member of the species Chelonoidis phantasticus that was considered extinct a century ago. Galapagos National Park is preparing an expedition to search for more of the tortoises in an attempt to save the species. Social Sharing Thomson Reuters · Posted: May 26, 2021 5:43 PM ET | Last Updated: May 26 A specimen of the giant Galapagos tortoise Chelonoidis phantasticus, thought to have gone extint about a century ago, is seen at the Galapagos National Park off the coast of Ecuador in February 2019.(Rodrigo Buendia/AFP via Getty Images)

Galapagos policeman given three years for tortoise trafficking

Galapagos policeman given three years for tortoise trafficking Issued on: 19/05/2021 - 18:09 An Ecuadorian policeman was arrested when 185 baby Galapagos giant tortoises (similar to these young ones pictured in January 2018) were found in his suitcase, wrapped in plastic Pablo COZZAGLIO AFP/File 2 min Quito (AFP) An Ecuadorian policeman was sentenced to three years in prison for trying to traffic 185 baby giant tortoises off the Galapagos Islands. The reptiles were no more than three months old when they were found in airport luggage, destined for Guayaquil in mainland Ecuador, during a routine inspection in March. The policeman was also fined $639,000 and must apologize publicly on national media, the environment ministry said in a statement Tuesday.

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