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Experts celebrate rediscovery of species believed extinct for nearly two centuries: 'Photographed once, observed twice'
"The alternative hypothesis is that it had never gone and that in the last 190 years simply, we were unable to observe it." ...
Galapagos tortoises at Philadelphia Zoo become first-time parents at nearly 100
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time ...
An Endangered Galápagos Tortoise Is a First-Time Mother at 100
Mommy, a Western Santa Cruz tortoise, recently welcomed four hatchlings at the Philadelphia Zoo, where she has lived since 1932.
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Philadelphia Zoo welcomes 4 critically endangered Galapagos tortoises with more hatchlings possibly on the way
The Philadelphia Zoo is celebrating the birth of four critically endangered Galapagos tortoises, the first hatchlings born in ...
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Creature observed by Darwin thought extinct on Galápagos island — until now. See it
The now famous scientist had spent three years sailing around South America studying animals ... Darwin recorded the presence of a small bird on the island of Floreana. It was described and ...
Philadelphia Zoo hatches 4 endangered Western Galapagos tortoises
PHILADELPHIA — On Thursday, the Philadelphia Zoo announced the hatching of four critically endangered Western Santa Cruz ...
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Galápagos: The Enchanted Isles
WWF works to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife, collaborating with partners from local to ...
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Let's explore the Galápagos Islands
It’s amazing that such a small group of islands have had such a large impact on our understanding of the world. Rewilding is when people leave sections of land alone so plants and animals can ...