Extinction (IMAGE)

Stanford University

Extinction

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The Española Giant Tortoise (Chelonoidis hoodensis), a species endemic to the Galapagos island, is threatened by introduced species. Recent conservation efforts have increased the number of tortoises, but only about 200 remain.

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Gerardo Ceballos

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