Outrage at Massacre of Giant Tortoises in Galápagos
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Thursday, October 14, 2021
The tortoises were found by rangers of the Galpagos National Park Directorate on patrol in a remote area of Sierra Negra Volcano.
Key Points:
- The tortoises were found by rangers of the Galpagos National Park Directorate on patrol in a remote area of Sierra Negra Volcano.
- The Galpagos National Park Directorate, together with Galpagos Conservancy and the residents of Galpagos, have achieved a remarkable history of success in protecting and restoring tortoise populations throughout the Archipelago.
- About Galpagos Conservancy: Since 1986, Galpagos Conservancy has helped protect the unique biodiversity and ecosystems of Galpagos by supporting research, conservation, outreach, and building a sustainable society.
- Galpagos Conservancy and the Galpagos National Park Directorate work together on the Giant Tortoise Restoration Initiative -- a collaborative effort to restore tortoise populations to their historical distribution and numbers across Galpagos.