A rare single female Galápagos species thought to be extinct for more than a century has been found alive on Fernandina Island.  The “fantastic giant tortoise” is the first Chelonoidis phantasticus to be seen since a male specimen was discovered by the explorer Rollo Beck during an expedition in 1906, The Guardian reported. The female was found on Fernandina Island … Continue reading Galápagos tortoise, thought to be extinct for 100 years found alive