However this particularly unique species was last reported 112 years ago and thought to be lost forever.

One of the greatest mysteries in Galapagos has been the Fernandina Island Giant Tortoise,saysDr.

James Gibbs, vice president of science and conservation for the Galapagos Conservancy.

Galápagos Tortoise

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Rediscovering this lost species may have occurred just in the nick of time to save it.

We have reconfirmed its existence!

He adds, Hope is alive.

Galápagos Tortoise

Photo:Stock Photosfrom Helge Zabka/Shutterstock

Photo:Stock Photosfrom Helge Zabka/Shutterstock

Se creia extinta hace mas de 100 anos!

Hemos reconfirmado su existencia.

La tortuga de la especie Chelonoidis phantasticus fue encontrada en#Galapagos.

Empezar con tan buenas noticias nuestra gestion es una linda coincidencia.