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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

A tortoise whose royal owners claimed was 344 years old years old has died in the palace of the traditional ruler of Ogbomosho, southwest Nigeria, a spokesman said Saturday. (Photo: Twitter/ @AlsoDamilare)

344-year-old African Tortoise with 'healing powers', Alagba, dies

The king had employed two palace workers to take care of the tortoise. Its remains would be preserved for posterity,...

6 Oct 2019 11:59 AM IST

Environmentalists say the success of the breeding programme is no guarantee the species will survive once the newborns are released back into the wild. (Photo: AFP)

Near extinct Bangladesh tortoises rediscovered by conservationists

Slow and steady hope for near-extinct Bangladesh tortoises.

29 Nov 2019 10:48 AM IST