The island of Floreana, part of the Galápagos archipelago, is steeped in mystery and lore. From its history as a prison in ...

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

For the first time in more than 180 years, giant tortoises are roaming Floreana Island in Ecuador's Galápagos archipelago.

Giant tortoises vanished from Floreana Island, part of Ecuador’s Galápagos archipelago, in the mid-1800s. But now, they’re making a comeback. On February 20, 158 captive-bred creatures were released ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A photo from Ecuador's environment ministry shows one of the giant tortoises released by park rangers on Floreana Island in the ...

With science and good luck, 158 young tortoises were reintroduced to Floreana Island in the Galapagos. Plus, an ancient sea turtle stampede.

FLOREANA ISLAND, Ecuador (AP) — Nearly 150 years after the last giant tortoises were removed from Floreana Island in Ecuador’s Galápagos archipelago, the species made a comeback Friday, when dozens of ...

Over 150 captive-bred, juvenile tortoises have been released in coordination with a landmark ecological restoration project ...

Xavier Castro is a writer who works at the Galapagos Conservancy, where he dedicates himself to educating the public about the Galapagos Islands' unique ecosystems. Consult his tips and favorite ...

The native species was driven to extinction by sailors in the 1800s. Now, 158 juvenile giant tortoises have been reintroduced ...