Ecuador confirmed on Tuesday (May 26) that a giant tortoise found in 2019 in the Galapagos Islands is a species considered extinct a century ago.

A turtle considered extinct 100 years ago in Galapagos is still in existence, says Ecuador

Giant tortoise thought to be extinct discovered in Galapagos

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A turtle considered extinct 100 years ago in Galapagos is still in existence, says Ecuador

Giant tortoise thought to be extinct discovered in Galapagos