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Timekeepers: Lessons from Giant Tortoises

What can giant tortoises teach us about health, science, and hope?
Follow researcher Gislayne Mendoza from her roots in San Cristóbal to the rugged landscapes of Galapagos. Her story unveils surprising virus discoveries, the power of local science, and why protecting these ancient creatures means protecting the delicate balance between wildlife, people, and planet.

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Species Database Sida spinosa L.
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Species Database Mentzelia aspera L.
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Species Database Physalis angulata L.
Encelia hispida Andersson
Species Database Encelia hispida Andersson
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Progne modesta Gould, 1838
Species Database Progne modesta Gould, 1838
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Galapagos Launches Landmark Restoration Project to Bring Back Extinct Species

October 3, 2023, marks the beginning of the implementation phase of the Floreana Ecological Restoration Project, the largest and most ambitious restoration initiative currently underway in the Galapagos Islands.

Hypnea pannosa J. Agardh
Species Database Hypnea pannosa J. Agardh
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