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Giant tortoises making a comeback on Galapagos Islands

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United Press International (UPI)

Publication Date
2014-10-29

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, Ecuador, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- The giant tortoises of the Galapagos Island were on the brink of extinction just a half-century ago, but 40 years after several specimens of the endangered species were bred in captivity and released back onto the island of Española, the massive land-dwelling turtle is once again thriving.

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http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2014/10/28/Giant-tortoises-making-a-comeback-on-Galapagos-Islands/1091414531390/?spt=sec&or=sn