Tortoises returned to Floreana Island in the Galapagos

[Catherine]

Floreana Island was once home to 20,000 Tortoises. The last Tortoise was removed 150 years ago. 
Now we are putting them back. The current release is 158 juvenile tortoises ranging from 8 to 13 years.
They are hybrids of the original species. Their job is to restore the ecosystem of the island. 
More tortoises will be added gradually.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-envir...ecosystem/

Tortoises were a keystone species and bringing them back will make a big difference to the ecosystem.
I hope they keep us posted about the renewal of the island ecosystem. It is exciting to see how nature responds when we restore a keystone species.