Galapagos Islands Welcome Back Giant Tortoises

For the first time in 180 years, giant tortoises are back on Floreana Island in the Galapagos. 158 captive-bred teenage tortoises were released there, on February 20th. Although the original Floreana tortoises went extinct, these tortoises are a close hybrid, descended from the original species. More tortoises will be released each year.