Giant Tortoises Make a Comeback on Galapagos Island

More than 150 years after their disappearance, giant tortoises have returned to Floreana Island, an integral part of Ecuador’s Galapagos archipelago. This significant move is part of a long-term ecological restoration project aimed at bringing back native species to the island's ecosystem. The reintroduction seeks to revitalize the area’s biodiversity by gradually reintroducing extinct or endangered species, contributing to the island's natural balance. Conservationists view this as a pivotal step in restoring the ecological integrity of the Galapagos.