Galápagos Giant Tortoises: Facts and Conservation | IFAW
Sadly, though, almost all subspecies of Galápagos giant tortoise are endangered. Centuries of exploitation by humans caused populations to plummet from over 250,000 to just 15,000 …
Galapagos Giant Tortoises - People's Trust for Endangered Species
Two centuries ago, the Galapagos Islands were home to more than 200,000 giant tortoises; today four species are extinct and only 10% of the original number remain. The rescue and eventual …
Galápagos tortoise - Wikipedia
Despite this rebound, all surviving subspecies are classified as Threatened by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Giant tortoise conservation - Charles Darwin Foundation
All 12 species of Galapagos giant tortoises are of conservation concern. Our work focuses on conserving them through research and education.
Galapagos giant tortoise - Galapagos Conservation Trust
Galapagos giant tortoise populations suffered huge declines due to exploitation by whalers, buccaneers and fur sealers. The tortoises provided a source of fresh meat which could be kept …
Giant Tortoise Restoration in the Galápagos Islands
According to the IUCN Red List, six are considered Critically Endangered, three Endangered, three Vulnerable, and two Extinct. In the case of the Fernandina tortoise, it is probably extinct …
Population & Conservation Status - Galapagos Giant Tortoises ...
Nov 25, 2025 · Galapagos Giant Tortoises (Chelonoidis spp.) Fact Sheet: Population & Conservation Status
Why is the Galapagos giant endangered? - The Institute for ...
Nov 15, 2025 · No, different species of Galapagos giant tortoise face varying degrees of endangerment. Some species, like those on Española Island, have been brought back from …
Galápagos tortoises, facts and photos | National Geographic
Galápagos tortoises are protected by Ecuadorian law and under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which prohibits all international...
Galapagos Giant Tortoise: Is This Animal Endangered?
Jul 8, 2024 · The Sierra Negra Giant Tortoise is a critically endangered species found in the Galapagos. These tortoises can weigh up to 400 pounds and live up to 150 years old.