On February 17, an expedition in search of the tortoise, which was feared extinct, found a lone female buried in brush in a remote area on the island of Fernandina in the Galapagos, according to a ...

It is one of 15 known species of giant tortoises in the Galapagos, at least two of which have already vanished. Any remaining Fernandina tortoises may be separated from each other by recent lave ...

A volcano on an island in the Galápagos could threaten the survival of the last known survivor of a species of giant tortoise. The La Cumbre volcano on Fernandina island began erupting on ...

Fernandina is the archipelago’s youngest and most volcanically active isle, and scientists hypothesize that giant tortoise populations declined following centuries of eruptions. After four grueling ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: On the way to the ranch, observe giant tortoises harmoniously coexisting with cows. Upon arrival, savor a traditional Galapagos coffee with lemongrass. Also, seize the ...