Giant tortoises of the Galápagos Islands
Project Earth • 1m 27s
Scientists say the iconic giant tortoises of the Galápagos Islands have successfully repopulated one of its islands where they had become extinct. Initial results show that 99% of the reintroduced tortoises have survived and are in good health.
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