2026年,158个具有Floreana祖先的巨龟在其本土岛屿上被释放,从而结束了他们在野外的灭绝,并恢复了一个关键物种。 In 2026, 158 giant tortoises with Floreana ancestry were released on their native island, ending their extinction in the wild and restoring a key species.

2026年,在Galápagos的Floreana岛上释放了158只具有Floreana祖先的158只年轻的巨龟,它们通过一个长达数十年的保护方案出生,标志着在恢复一个自19世纪以来在野生灭绝的物种方面迈出了重大一步。 In 2026, 158 young giant tortoises with Floreana ancestry, bred through a decades-long conservation program, were released on Floreana Island in the Galápagos, marking a major step in restoring a species extinct in the wild since the 19th century. 这项努力得到美国航天局卫星数据的支持,在消灭入侵物种后,利用环境测绘来确定最佳释放地点,从而改善了生境条件。 The effort, supported by NASA’s satellite data, used environmental mapping to identify optimal release sites, following invasive species eradication that improved habitat conditions. 乌龟对生态系统健康至关重要,预计它们将有助于恢复本地植被和支持生物多样性。 The tortoises, vital for ecosystem health, are expected to help restore native vegetation and support biodiversity.