From a rock that horrifies scientists to a broken species rebuilding itself, here are 10 islands with unique claims to fame. The Fernandina Giant Tortoise on Fernandina Island was last seen in 1906 and was presumed extinct due to volcanic eruptions. There, she was given the name “Fernanda” and taken to the Galápagos National Park’s Giant Tortoise Breeding Center. So, when DNA tests confirmed that she was a Fernandina Giant Tortoise, the next task was to find her a mate. If one of them is a male Fernandina Giant Tortoise, the species could survive for a few more centuries.

Source: The Nation December 13, 2023 16:13 UTC