The Edge · CR Critically Endangered
Española Giant Tortoise
Chelonoidis hoodensis
Down to just 15 tortoises in the 1960s, this saddle-shelled giant was hauled back from the brink by one prolific male named Diego.
CR · Critically Endangered
Overview
Down to just 15 tortoises in the 1960s, this saddle-shelled giant was hauled back from the brink by one prolific male named Diego.
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Field data
| IUCN status | CR · Critically Endangered |
|---|---|
| Population | — |
| Trend | increasing |
| Last assessed | 2017 |
| Class / Order | Reptilia · Testudines |
| Family | Testudinidae |
| Range | Ecuador (Galápagos) |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- The saddle-shaped shell lets it stretch high for cactus pads.
- A single breeding male sired hundreds of the recovered population.
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Española Giant Tortoise art print
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Museum-grade notebook from the Española Giant Tortoise plate.
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