Giant tortoise found in Galápagos a species considered extinct a century ago

Ecuador confirms turtle found two years ago on Fernandina Island is a Chelonoidis phantasticus species

Ecuador has confirmed that a giant tortoise found in 2019 in the Galapagos Islands is a species considered extinct a century ago.

The Galapagos national park is preparing an expedition to search for more of the giant tortoises in an attempt to save the species.