Fernandina Island

Tag: Fernandina Island

Fernandina Giant Tortoise Rediscovered in the Galápagos

The Fernandina Tortoise was previously thought to be extinct, but recent sightings of a female provide renewed hope for conservation of the species. The Fernandina Tortoise (Chelonoidis phantasticus), a magnificent species found in the Galápagos was previously thought to be extinct. However, a sighting has just been confirmed by the government of Ecuador after for the first […]

Written by on February 23, 2019

Iguana Feces Support Biodiversity

Researchers discover that the Galápagos Land Iguana is providing an important ecological service by dispersing seeds of native vegetation. People often think of mammals as contributors to the spread of plant seeds—they eat the seeds contained in the fruit and later leave them behind elsewhere, a phenomenon known as “seed dispersal.” But, not only mammals do […]

Written by on December 15, 2016