Giant Tortoises Return to Galápagos Island After Nearly 200 Years Floreana Island in the Galápagos Archipelago welcomed 158 young giant tortoises on February 20, 2026, marking their first return in 180 years. This historic release revives a lineage declared extinct over a century ago, thanks to groundbreaking genetics, breeding programs, and high-tech satellite guidance.[1][2] A…
