Galápagos Islands

Giant Tortoises Return to Floreana Island as Part of Groundbreaking Restoration Efforts: All You Need To Know

Giant Tortoises Return to Floreana Island as Part of Groundbreaking Restoration Efforts: All You Need To Know The Galápagos Islands have experienced an exciting conservation breakthrough, which enabled scientists to reintroduce 158 giant tortoises to Floreana Island after scientists designated the species as extinct from the area more than 100 years ago. The Floreana Ecological Restoration Project reached this important achievement because scientists worked together for many years, while travellers provided their valuable assistance. The Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Fund supports this restoration project, which demonstrates how travel enthusiasts can support major...