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Researchers with the Galapagos Conservancy and the Galapagos National Park are now trying to restore the species by selecting 20 specimens with higher amounts of the Floreana tortoise in its DNA to reproduce. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tortoise species extinct since 1800s could be brought back

Chelonoidis elephantopus lived on Floreana Island and was captured by seamen for food during long journeys across the...

14 Sept 2017 9:39 AM IST

Giant tortoises are important ecosystem engineers in the Galapagos responsible for long-distance seed dispersal, and their migration is essential for many tree and plant species survival. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Environmental conditions affecting tortoise's ability to migrate

Climate change may affect giant tortoise's ability to migrate.

21 April 2019 11:23 AM IST