More than 150 giant tortoises have been recently reintroduced to Floreana Island in Ecuador's famed Galapagos archipelago, where they disappeared more than a century ago.
About Floreana Island:
Floreana, officially "Santa Maria," is located on the southern end of the Galápagos Archipelago off the west coast of continental Ecuador.
It is a volcanic landmass.
It is situated in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and remains a remote and vital ecological site.
It supports a range of habitats, including coastal lagoons, volcanic highlands, and offshore reefs.
It is known for the historic Post Office Bay, where a barrel mail system (dating to the 18th century) is still used by visitors.
Of all the Galápagos Islands, Floreana is the one most affected by the presence of humans and their introduction of goats, which ended up roaming loose on the island for many years.
The goats and some other non-native species were completely removed by the Galápagos National Park in 2007.
It has the highest concentration of species threatened by invasive mammals of any Galápagos Island.
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