After Nearly 200 Years, Giant Tortoises Have Returned to a Galápagos Island After Historic Rewilding Efforts

Over 150 captive-bred juvenile tortoises have been released in coordination with a landmark ecological restoration project.
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This giant ship sank off the Egyptian coast in 1941. Now an animal that looks like a crocodile hides in its shadows

The 126-metre-long ship went down with all its cargo when it was bombed in World War II. Now its trucks and motorbikes are home to barracudas, sea turtles and reptilian-looking crocodilefish.
New Scientist

Giant tortoises return home

For the first time in more than 180 years, giant tortoises are walking on Floreana Island in the Galápagos.
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158 giant tortoises return to Galápagos island of Floreana after 180 years

The reintroduction of the tortoise, a keystone "ecosystem engineer," is vital for seed dispersal and habitat regeneration in Galápagos conservation.  Hailed as a historic achievement, the return of ...
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Alligator snapping turtle bite on camera

Witness the power and speed of an alligator snapping turtle’s bite in this close encounter.

After 175 years, Galápagos giant tortoises return home

On a hot February morning, Galápagos National Park rangers released 50 giant tortoises back to Floreana Island—marking the ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Chonkosaurus, is that you? Large turtle resembling '23 viral sensation spotted on Chicago River

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