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Endangered Pink Iguana Hatchlings Spotted For The First Time On Galapagos Island
The iguanas, which can stretch up to 18.5 inches (47 cm) in length, were first discovered by national park rangers in 1986.
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100-Year-Old Giant Tortoise "Diego" Retires After Saving His Species
Diego the giant Galapagos tortoise whose tireless efforts are credited with almost single-handedly saving his once-threatened species, was put out to pasture Monday on his native island after decades of breeding in captivity, Ecuador's environment minister said.
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Relative Of Extinct Tortoise Located In Galapagos
A scientific expedition to the Galapagos Islands has discovered a tortoise with a "strong" genetic link to a presumed-extinct subspecies made famous by the popular Lonesome George, national park officials said Friday.
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Endangered Galapagos Tortoises Saved From Suspected Traffickers
Nearly three dozen Galapagos tortoises considered vulnerable to extinction will return to Ecuador after being rescued in Peru from alleged traffickers, the Galapagos National Park said Wednesday.
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Ecuadoran Freighter Runs Aground in the Galapagos
An Ecuadoran freighter ran aground Friday in the Galapagos islands, but "for the moment" does not pose a threat to the Pacific archipelago's unique environment, the Galapagos National Park said.
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Endangered Pink Iguana Hatchlings Spotted For The First Time On Galapagos Island
The iguanas, which can stretch up to 18.5 inches (47 cm) in length, were first discovered by national park rangers in 1986.
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100-Year-Old Giant Tortoise "Diego" Retires After Saving His Species
Diego the giant Galapagos tortoise whose tireless efforts are credited with almost single-handedly saving his once-threatened species, was put out to pasture Monday on his native island after decades of breeding in captivity, Ecuador's environment minister said.
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Relative Of Extinct Tortoise Located In Galapagos
A scientific expedition to the Galapagos Islands has discovered a tortoise with a "strong" genetic link to a presumed-extinct subspecies made famous by the popular Lonesome George, national park officials said Friday.
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Endangered Galapagos Tortoises Saved From Suspected Traffickers
Nearly three dozen Galapagos tortoises considered vulnerable to extinction will return to Ecuador after being rescued in Peru from alleged traffickers, the Galapagos National Park said Wednesday.
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Ecuadoran Freighter Runs Aground in the Galapagos
An Ecuadoran freighter ran aground Friday in the Galapagos islands, but "for the moment" does not pose a threat to the Pacific archipelago's unique environment, the Galapagos National Park said.
