Galapagos wild tortoises born in captivity released
By Abiodun Ogundairo
03 October 2020 |
7:17 am
Galapagos National Park rangers have released 36 giant tortoises which were originally born in captivity into their natural habitat on San Cristobal Island, one of the main islands of the Galapagos archipelago.
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Galapagos National Park rangers have released 36 giant tortoises which were originally born in captivity into their natural habitat on San Cristobal Island, one of the main islands of the Galapagos archipelago.
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