Cristian Peñafiel
Field Assistant
Cristian is a field assistant in the Galapagos Tortoise Movement Ecology Program. He was born and raised in the Galapagos Islands (Santa Cruz).
Cristian joined the team in 2021 and has since worked diligently alongside fellow researcher Freddy Cabrera to track and monitor the movement of the turtles.
Cristian helps in field research and is dedicated and committed to his work. He wants to learn new things, which he puts into practice every day to grow professionally.
Cristian's programs
Land
Giant tortoise conservationGiant tortoises are emblems of Galapagos. They are critical ecosystem engineers, and they are also important for the local economy. Yet, all 12 species of Galapagos Giant Tortoises are of conservation concern. Our work focuses on conserving these gentle giants through research and education.