Giant tortoise previously believed to be extinct found in the Galapagos Islands

Scientists in the Galapagos Islands believe the discovery of a female giant tortoise thought to have died out years ago, could bring the species back from the brink of extinction.

Nacen en Ecuador nueve tortugas marinas laúd en peligro de extinción. Source: AAP

Now the hunt is on to find a male to start a breeding program.