Press Release: 158 Endangered Tortoises Released onto Floreana Island, Galápagos for First Time in over 180 Years Island Conservation February 20, 2026 For the first time in more than 180 years, giant tortoises are once again walking the landscapes of Floreana Island. This week, 158 juvenile giant tortoises of Floreana lineage were released into their ancestral habitat, marking a historic milestone for ecological restoration in Galápagos, and for Floreana’s community. … Read More from Press Release: 158 Endangered Tortoises Released onto Floreana Island, Galápagos for First Time in over 180 Years Read Article
A difficult rebirth Science January 15, 2026 On Floreana, efforts are underway to rid the island of invasive rats and cats and restore its native vegetation. The work, which is part of a sprawling $15 million effort decades in the making, is among the most ambitious projects ever mounted to bring an island back to its natural state. In the coming years, … Read More from A difficult rebirth Read Article
‘After 200 years, we’re seeing this species again’: The lost birds making a comeback in the Galapagos Islands BBC December 27, 2025 For almost 200 years, the Galapagos rail had been missing from Floreana. Thought to be extinct on this small, inhabited island in the Galapagos archipelago, the shy, near-flightless bird is still found on some of the other islands. But Charles Darwin was the last person to record a sighting of one on Floreana, when he … Read More from ‘After 200 years, we’re seeing this species again’: The lost birds making a comeback in the Galapagos Islands Read Article
