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Extinct tortoise to be brought back to life
An extinct Galapagos tortoise species could walk again, scientists believe.
Researchers report finding relatives of Geochelone elephantopus alive and well. By cross-breeding these living tortoise, scientists might be able to re-create the extinct species - though it could take a century. "We might need three or four generations to do this," Gisella Caccone from Yale University in New Haven, US, stated. "But in theory it could be done, and I think it's pretty exciting to bring back from the dead a genome that we thought was gone."
The distribution of related tortoises between the islands was one of the pieces of evidence Charles Darwin used in formulating his theory of evolution. But of 15 known Galapagos species, four have since gone extinct - elephantopus less than two decades after Darwin visited the island. An extinct Galapagos tortoise species could walk again, scientists believe. ... more -
Evolution in Galapagos
Galapagos has recently been inscribed on the UNESCO's List of World Heritage in danger.
Many of the species on these islands are found nowhere else on Earth.
Pressure on the Galapagos' marine environment has become particularly intense. Export markets for sea cucumbers and lobster have led to an unsustainable increase in fishing.
Meet Macarron, the first fisherman in Galapagos who has hung up the nets and has become a diving instructor. This is one typical day in the life of Macarron. Galapagos has recently been inscribed on the UNESCO's List of World Heritage in danger. ... more -
Ecospot: Power to Change
The science is in. The world's climate is changing at an accelerating rate. When even human habitats are threatened, where can we find the willpower to chart a new course? The science is in. The world's climate is changing at an accelerating rate. When even human habitats are threatened, where can ... more
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Galapagos Now!
The "last paradise on earth" is currently endangered by the very things that may actually save it: economic growth and a deluge of human beings. How can we steward a sustainable society so that the planet's natural heritage doesn't become a cross between Hawaii and Disneyland? The "last paradise on earth" is currently endangered by the very things that may actually save it: economic growth and a del... more
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Sea lions massacred in Galapagos
Ecuadorean officials are investigating the slaughter of 53 sea lions from the Galapagos Islands nature reserve, which were found with their heads caved in. (Seem more breaking news in detail in the link only) Ecuadorean officials are investigating the slaughter of 53 sea lions from the Galapagos Islands nature reserve, which were found with ... more
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More than 50 sea lions massacred in Galapagos
Sadness.
53 sea lions were found with crushed skulls in the Galapagos Islands, where Ecuadoran authorities are investigating the matter. The dead sea lions had apparently died a while ago based on advanced decomposition.
This is terrible. They're an endangered species and it's clear they were struck in the head by a strong blow from someone. How awful. Why would u do that? Sadness. ... more -
Shark victim's mum hopes for speedy recovery
Kiwi Sam Judd was the first to be attacked by a shark in the Galapagos Island. Photo / Tim Davis
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